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Alzheimer Society of York Region
Family Support Group

January 4, 2012
February 1, 2012
March 7, 2012
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Woodhaven Long Term Care 
380 Church Street, 4th Floor  map
1st Wednesday of each month (no group in July/August)
1:30 p.m.  – 3 p.m.

or

January 18, 2012
February 15, 2012
March 21, 2012
 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
D.A.Y. CENTRE
10 Harlech Court  map
3rd Wednesday of each month (no group in July/August)
 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Anyone familiar with Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders (ADRD) knows the significant impact it can have on family members of the impaired person, especially the primary caregiver. At the onset of the illness, only those close to the person with Alzheimer's disease may begin to notice slight behaviour changes which they may not understand. The afflicted person may become forgetful, quick tempered or withdrawn. As the disease progresses these behavioural changes become more pronounced, and by the time diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is made, the family may feel frustrated, alone and trapped.

Support groups help families and caregivers of an impaired person maintain and increase feelings of self-worth and control by sharing common problems. Through trained and competent leadership, members of the group can experience emotional relief, develop greater self-awareness and understanding, and acquire new and more positive attitudes. People learn to share problems, and help each other to cope more effectively in a safe caring environment. Groups help people to form new and meaningful relationships, and make them aware of various community services. By working together, people feel less helpless. Support Groups provide a forum to learn and understand how to cope with and care for people with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

www.alzheimer-york.com