Support by telephone for caregivers

Caring for someone with memory loss?

More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease; nearly 100,000 live in Washington state.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world leader in Alzheimer’s disease research and support. Through the national network of advocates and chapters, the association offers advance research, improved services and care, and creates awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and mobilize support.

Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia.

Recognizing that some caregivers find it challenging to access traditional support groups, the chapter has launched a telephone support group that offers the benefits of a traditional face-to-face support group without the need to leave home.

The toll-free teleconference group is held the third Tuesday of each month, from 7:30 – 9 p.m., and facilitated by Barbara Bridges, RN, MSN.

To call in, dial 866-453- 5550, enter 5323846, then press #.

For additional information contact Linda Whiteside at 800-848-7097 or linda.whiteside@alz.org. For more information on the Alzheimer’s Association, visit www.alzwa.org.