
DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
In collaboration with the Alzheimer Society of BC offering a safe place to exchange information, support and friendship with others whose lives are affected by dementia.
Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is currently offering telephone support groups for caregivers only. In-person support groups for caregivers and people living with dementia will resume when we are confident it is safe to do so.
Tele-support group (for caregivers)
For those caring for someone with the disease – spouses, family or friends – a caregiver support group offers the chance to:
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Exchange information and friendship with others affected by dementia.
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Access the most current information provided by the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
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Learn and share practical tips for coping with change.
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Decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation.
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Express feelings and be reassured that these feelings are normal.
Tele-support groups meet monthly for one hour. Regional groups and provincial groups are available to caregivers across the province, including specialized groups for adult children, Chinese families, and caregivers of a person living in long-term care.
For more information or to register for a tele-support group, please call the First Link Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033 or see the First Link Bulletin for a list of days and times available.