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The Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador offers family support groups to help caregivers deal with the journey of Alzheimer’s disease. The groups are a safe confidential environment for individuals to meet other caregivers who cope with the affects of the disease. It provides the opportunity to share your personal journey and to learn coping tips from others in the group. The meeting are held in the following locations:
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| St. John's |
Community Session |
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Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m |
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Location: |
685 Water Street, St. John’s, NL |
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(709) 576-0608 |
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For Families of Residents in Home
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Hoyles-Escasoni Complex(For families of residents in home) |
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Last Wednesday of each month at 2-4 p.m |
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Third Tuesday of each month at 7-9 p.m.. |
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Groups run Jan-May and Sept – Nov annually |
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Location: |
Boardroom – Hoyles Building |
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Contact: |
Amy Wells 570-2228 or Jean Pike 570-2211 |
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Agnes Pratt Home (For families of residents in home) |
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Time: |
First Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. |
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Location: |
Agnes Pratt Home – Day Services Area |
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Contact: |
Doreen at 570-1248 |
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| Burin |
Time: |
As the need arises |
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Location: |
Education Conference Room Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre |
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Contact: |
Jeanette Lundrigan 891-5027 (b) or 891-2309 (h) |
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| Botwood |
Time: |
Third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. |
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Location: |
Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Care Centre |
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Contact: |
Golda Mullins 257-2874 |
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| Lewisporte |
Time: |
Every second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. |
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Location: |
North Haven Manor |
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Contact: |
Sylvia 535-0825 |
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| Corner Brook |
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TBA |
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Location: |
Western Memorial Hospital, Classroom A |
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Contact: |
639-3311 |
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For more information contact (709) 576-0608
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