Community Connection — A FamilyMeans program at the YMCA Introducing a NEW weekly group for people who are living with early-stage dementia. Come join us! An opportunity for people with early memory loss to: Explore New Places Engage with Others Connect to Community YMCA Exercise & Nutrition Break for Caregivers

Caregiver Courage is an open group for people in our community that are caregivers for a family member.  This group  meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 9:30 am.  If you know someone who is overwhelmed by their caregiving duties,  please let them know about this support group.

During support groups, caregivers learn and reinforce good self-care, give and receive encouragement, and enjoy support and understanding from others in similar situations. With professional staff facilitation, the groups explore issues such as: • Balancing roles and responsibilities • Understanding and dealing with the realities of chronic illnesses • Coping with difficult emotions • Developing […]

During support groups, caregivers learn and reinforce good self-care, give and receive encouragement, and enjoy support and understanding from others in similar situations. With professional staff facilitation, the groups explore issues such as: • Balancing roles and responsibilities • Understanding and dealing with the realities of chronic illnesses • Coping with difficult emotions • Developing […]