Dear Friends,
Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult and, at times, overwhelming. Sometimes it helps just to know that someone else is going through the same thing and understands what you are going through.
Welcome to the support you've been looking for. This is a community of friends who are caregivers of their loved ones who are facing similar life challenges, medical conditions, and mental health issues.
Dementia support groups generally provide information about the disease, education and practical support. A support group is also an excellent forum for learning how other people have coped with the symptoms of dementia and the life changes the disease causes.
Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), Bangalore Chapter is organizing a support group meeting to help caregivers of persons with dementia. The details are as follows:
Date: Saturday, 26th December, 2009
Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Theme: Palliative Care in Dementia
Venue: Sandhya Kirana.
O'Shangassey Road, Akkithimmanahalli,
Richmond Town, Bangalore - 5600025
Phone: 080 - 41248448, 41248449
Expert Invited: Neela Patel M.D, M.P.H, Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Medicine, department of Medicine, San Antonio, USA has kindly agreed to address the caregivers and answers their questions.
All those concerned and connected with the care of persons with dementia are encouraged to participate.
To kindly confirm your participation call us on 93427 30936 or 080 - 41248448