Services
Dementia-Related Support Groups
Alzheimer's Association Support Group
The Alzheimer's Association Support Group provides education, speakers and support for Alzheimer's patients and their families and caregivers.
February: Thursday, February 9; 1:30-3 p.m.
Katie Casey, an attorney with Dutton & Casey, P.C., will speak to the care partner group on pertinent legal issues. A separate activity will be planned for the participant group.
The group meets the second Thursday of every month. There is no fee to participate, but we ask that first-time participants call to register. For more information, call Bonnie at (847) 852-3890.
Early-stage Memory Loss Group.
BACOA, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Barrington Youth and Family Services, offers a support group for people experiencing early memory loss and for their family members or partners; we are now accepting registrations for the next ten-week session.
The program meets weekly and covers pertinent topics, including an overview of early-stage memory loss, medical information, legal and financial planning, social and family relationships, driving and other considerations. Charge for this program is $50 per couple; $35 for an individual; however, scholarships are available for anyone who is unable to pay.
Please call Bonnie at (847) 852-3890 for more information.
Young Onset Dementia Support and Education Group
The group is open to people who were diagnosed with dementia before the age of 65 and are in the early stages of memory loss/dementia; it is also open to their family members or partners who are interested in attending a support and education group.
February: Tuesday, February 21; 7-8:30 p.m.
Open forum with opportunity for discussion and support.
The group meets once a month and discusses pertinent topics, including an overview of early-stage memory loss, medical information, legal and financial planning, loss of employment, social and family relationships, driving and other considerations.
There is not a charge for this program. For more information, or to register, call Bonnie at (847) 852-3890.
