{"id":79913,"date":"2017-04-18T07:35:01","date_gmt":"2017-04-18T11:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=79913"},"modified":"2017-04-17T21:07:08","modified_gmt":"2017-04-18T01:07:08","slug":"alzheimers-association-invites-caregivers-and-individuals-with-early-stage-dementias-to-support-groups-in-central-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=79913","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer\u2019s Association Invites Caregivers and Individuals with Early Stage Dementias to Support Groups in Central New York"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The challenges and emotions that come with caregiving for an individual with Alzheimer\u2019s disease or other forms of dementia can be overwhelming. It can be a stressful endeavor surrounded by anxiety, worry and guilt, and many feel as if they are alone in their journey.<\/p>\n

The Alzheimer\u2019s Association, Central New York Chapter welcomes caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer\u2019s disease or other dementia, as well as individuals with early-stage Alzheimer\u2019s disease, to attend one of its support groups meeting throughout the region.<\/p>\n

Support groups are a community of peers that exist to support one another. These peer- or professionally led groups for individuals, caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer\u2019s disease or a related form of dementia. Caregiver support groups promote an open forum of sharing and discussion among people facing many of the same issues. The group\u2019s power rests within its members\u2019 ability to show compassion, develop strategies and empower its members to provide the highest quality care possible. Early-stage groups provide peer-to-peer conversation and support for individuals specifically diagnosed in the disease\u2019s early stages. Groups are open to the individual with the disease and the caregiver, and advanced screening is recommended prior to attending by calling the number listed with the support group.<\/p>\n

The Chapter has also partnered with the Spanish Action League in Syracuse, or La Liga de Acci\u00f3n Hispa\u00f1a, to provide a support group for Spanish-speaking caregivers. The group will meet at the Spanish Action League\u2019s Syracuse office, 700 Oswego St., on the first Wednesday<\/span> of each month at 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

All support groups are free of charge to attend and facilitated by trained individuals. For more information, call 1-800-272-3900<\/a> or email cny-programs@alz.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Upcoming meetings include:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Early-Stage Support Groups<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

**Advance screening recommended by calling the Chapter**<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

DeWitt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Rd.<\/p>\n

3rd Wednesday<\/span>, 4:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 17 and June 21<\/span><\/p>\n

315.472.4201<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vestal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vestal United Methodist Church, 328 Main St.<\/p>\n

2nd Friday<\/span>, 1 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 12 and June 9<\/span><\/p>\n

607.785.7852<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whitesboro<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dunham Public Library, 76 Main St. #78<\/p>\n

2nd Monday<\/span>, 11 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 8 and June 12<\/span><\/p>\n

315.617.4025<\/a><\/p>\n

Caregiver Support Groups<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Broome County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Johnson City
\n<\/strong>First Presbyterian Church of Johnson City, 2 Main St.<\/p>\n

1st & 3rd Monday<\/span>, 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 1 and 15; June 5 and 19<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus, 286 Deyo Hill Rd.<\/p>\n

3rd Wednesday<\/span>, 4 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 17 and June 21<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Vestal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy. East<\/p>\n

1st Tuesday<\/span>, 5:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 2 and June 6<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Cayuga County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Auburn<\/strong><\/p>\n

United Way of Cayuga County, 17 E. Genesee St., #302<\/p>\n

Use rear parking lot on Seminary Street<\/em><\/p>\n

2nd Monday<\/span>, 2 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 9 and June 13<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/em><\/p>\n

Chenango County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Norwich<\/strong><\/p>\n

United Church of Christ, First Congregational, 11 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

3rd Thursday<\/span>, 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 18 and June 15<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Cortland County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cortland<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walden Place, 839 Bennie Rd.<\/p>\n

3rd Wednesday<\/span>, 12:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 17 and June 21<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Marathon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Peck Memorial Library, 24 W. Main St.<\/p>\n

2nd Monday<\/span>, 2 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 8 and June 12<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Herkimer County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Little Falls<\/strong><\/p>\n

Little Falls Community and Senior Center, 524 Main St.<\/p>\n

2nd Thursday<\/span>, 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 11 and June 8<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Jefferson County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clayton<\/strong><\/p>\n

St. Mary\u2019s Catholic Church, 521 James St.<\/p>\n

2nd Thursday<\/span>, 5:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 11 and June 8<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Watertown<\/strong><\/p>\n

Northern Regional Ctr. for Independent Living, 210 Court St., #104<\/p>\n

4th Tuesday<\/span>, 4:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 25 and June 23<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Lewis County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lowville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lewis County Office for the Aging, 7550 S. State St.<\/p>\n

3rd Thursday<\/span>, 10 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 18 and June 15<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Madison County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canastota<\/strong><\/p>\n

Madison County Office for the Aging, 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd.<\/p>\n

3rd Friday<\/span>, 10 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 19 and June 16<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Cazenovia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Community Resources for Independent Seniors, Cherry Valley Professional Plaza, 2662 Rte. 20 East<\/p>\n

2nd Wednesday<\/span>, 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 10 and June 14<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Oneida County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clinton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brookdale Clinton, 115 Brookside Rd.<\/p>\n

Last Wednesday, 1 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 31 and June 28<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Rome<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rome Memorial Hospital, 1500 James St., Room 101<\/p>\n

2nd Tuesday<\/span>, 5 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 9 and June 13<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Onondaga County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baldwinsville<\/strong><\/p>\n

Baldwinsville Methodist Church, 17 W. Genesee St.<\/p>\n

2nd Tuesday<\/span>, 6:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 9 and June 13<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Liverpool<\/strong><\/p>\n

St. Joseph The Worker Church, 1001 Tulip St., 2nd Floor Library<\/p>\n

Use school entrance off of 6th Street<\/em><\/p>\n

2nd Saturday<\/span>, 11 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 13 and June 10<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Manlius<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Way<\/p>\n

4th Tuesday<\/span>, 7 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 23 and June 27<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

North Syracuse<\/strong><\/p>\n

NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane<\/p>\n

3rd Tuesday<\/span>, 3:15 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 16 and June 20<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Skaneateles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grace Chapel, 1674 U.S. Route 20<\/p>\n

Last Thursday, 2 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 25 and June 29<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Syracuse<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Centers at St. Camillus, 813 Fay Rd.<\/p>\n

3rd Tuesday<\/span>, 5:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 16 and June 20<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Hearth on James, 830 James St.<\/p>\n

1st & 3rd Thursday<\/span>, 1 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 4 and 18<\/span>; June 1 and 15<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Spanish Action League, 700 Oswego St.<\/p>\n

Spanish language support group<\/em><\/p>\n

1st Wednesday<\/span>, 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 3 and June 7<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Syracuse V.A. Hospital, 800 Irving Ave., Room B905<\/p>\n

Non-Veterans Welcome<\/em><\/p>\n

1st Wednesday<\/span>, 1 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 3 and June 7<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Oswego County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Central Square<\/strong><\/p>\n

First Universalist Church of Central Square, 3243 Fulton Ave.<\/p>\n

4th Monday<\/span>, 7 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 22 and June 19<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Oswego<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Manor at Seneca Hill, 20 Manor Dr.<\/p>\n

4th Wednesday<\/span>, 7 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 24 and June 28<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

St. Lawrence County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canton<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maplewood, 205 State Street Rd.<\/p>\n

1st Tuesday<\/span>, 6:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 2 and June 6<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Gouverneur<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gouverneur Community Center, 4673 NYS Route 58<\/p>\n

3rd Thursday<\/span>, 5:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 18 and June 15<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Massena<\/strong><\/p>\n

Massena Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr., Lower Level Conference Room<\/p>\n

3rd Monday<\/span>, 5:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

May 15 and June 19<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Ogdensburg<\/strong><\/p>\n

Riverledge Health Care & Rehabilitation Ctr., 8101 State Hwy. 68<\/p>\n

2nd Tuesday, 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

May 9 and June 13<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Tioga County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Owego<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tioga Opportunities, Inc., 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd.<\/p>\n

3rd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

May 16 and June 20<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Tompkins County<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ithaca<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lifelong, 119 W. Court St.<\/p>\n

1st Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

May 3 and June 7<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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