Alzheimer’s Association to offer new support group

A new caregiver support group sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association will meet the second Tuesday of each month, starting on July 13, 2010.

The meetings will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at St. Mark AME Church, 1616 West Atkinson Avenue in Milwaukee.

This support group is open to family members or caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.

The group will provide an open forum for caregivers or family members to voice their concerns and questions about Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.

For information, please contact the Alzheimer’s Association local chapter office at 414-479-8800 or St. Mark AME Church at 414-562-8030.

The Alzheimer’s Association is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

For more information about Alzheimer’s disease or local programs and services visit www.alz.org/sewi or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.