US EditionNEI3A Announces Dementia Friendly Iowa’s Launch of Dementia Service Specialist Consultations to Support Families Navigating Dementia
- Ruth's House Assisted Living in Longmeadow will host dementia support groups on June 9 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., led by Scott Weiss.
- The support groups follow a need for caregiver resources and provide a setting where family members can share experiences safely.
- Entry is complimentary and available to everyone, with a limited number of seats allocated in the order that attendees arrive, and snacks and drinks will be provided.
- At a separate Memory Cafe held May 28 in Summerland, speakers emphasized that "the stigma is so huge" around dementia and urged communities to address it openly.
- Both events highlight the importance of reducing stigma and increasing support to improve quality of life for people affected by dementia and their caregivers.
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NEI3A Announces Dementia Friendly Iowa’s Launch of Dementia Service Specialist Consultations to Support Families Navigating Dementia
Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) is proud to announce the launch of Dementia Friendly Iowa’s Dementia Service Specialist (DSS) Consultations, a free service for individuals and families navigating dementia!
Ruth’s House to Host Dementia Support Groups in June
LONGMEADOW — Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence, located on the JGS Lifecare campus and an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare, will hold specialized dementia support groups for area residents and their families during the month of June. The dementia support groups will be held on Monday, June 9 and Monday, June 23 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Hosted by Scott Weiss, a certified support group facilitator, this dementia support group offers a safe space for…
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