Resource Tag: Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s Support Group: Washington State Chapter – Alzheimer’s Association

Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to:

Develop a support system
Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions
Talk through issues and ways of coping
Share feelings, needs and concerns
Learn about community resources

Two Support groups:

  • Alzheimer’s Moscow Caregiver Support Group
    • Held the second Monday of every month: 11:00am – 12:00pm
    • Fireside Room, Trinity Baptist Church 711 Fairview Dr, Moscow, ID, United States
  • Alzheimer’s Support Group – CDA
    • Held the third Thursday every month: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
    • Lake City Center 1916 Lakewood Dr, Coeur d’Alene, ID, United States
 
Locations:
  • Fireside Room, Trinity Baptist Church 711 Fairview Dr Moscow ID, 83843
  • Lake City Center 1916 Lakewood Dr, Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States

Senior Connection

Services that Senior Connection provides:

  • Respite Services
  • Homemaker Services
  • Alzheimer’s Support Group
    • Dr. Carol Stephens, licensed psychologist who specializes in geriatrics leads and facilitates this group to provide education, therapy, and support to family caregivers. Dr. Stephens is certified to train by the Alzheimer’s Association. They have free respite care on-site so you can attend worry free. They also invite you to enjoy lunch on us! Please call for more information.
  • Connection Club.
    • The Connection Club is our program for clients with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. It is held on site at the Senior Connection and includes structured activities and crafts, lunch, music therapy, and fitness. It occurs on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11 am—3 pm. It is $80 per day and lunch is included. Call Mary @ 208-595-1898 for more information.
Locations:
  • 721 3rd Avenue South, Hailey, ID 83333-8652, USA

Alzheimer’s Association, Idaho

The Alzheimer’s Association provides supports for caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer’s. These include education (online videos or classes), support groups, and a 24 hour helpline.