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SUMMARY:Dementia Support Group: Caregivers\, Families & Individuals
LOCATION:Downtown Bend Library\nDowntown Bend Library
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DESCRIPTION:Learn about the disease\, share experiences\, and receive prac
 tical advice.\n\n.\nhttps://dpl.libnet.info/event/12381267
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Dementia and Alzheimer's Support G
 roup</strong></p>\n<p>Join this educational support group that will provid
 e&nbsp\;valuable resources for caregivers\, individuals with dementia/Alzh
 eimer's\, and their loved ones. This group offers a supportive environment
  where participants can learn about the disease\, share experiences\, and 
 receive practical advice.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shared Experiences</stron
 g>: Members can share their personal experiences\, challenges\, and succes
 ses with others who truly understand.</li>\n<li><strong>Emotional Support<
 /strong>: The group provides a supportive environment where members can ex
 press their feelings\, concerns\, and fears without judgment.</li>\n<li><s
 trong>Practical Advice</strong>: Members often share practical tips and st
 rategies for managing the challenges of dementia and Alzheimer's.</li>\n<l
 i><strong>Education and Information</strong>: Support groups may discuss t
 he latest research\, treatment options\, and coping mechanisms.</li>\n<li>
 <strong>Social Connection</strong>: These groups offer opportunities to co
 nnect with others in similar situations\, reducing feelings of isolation.<
 /li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Dr. Sarah Dawson and Noelle Bruno</strong> are ded
 icated healthcare professionals who have worked&nbsp\;with individuals liv
 ing with dementia in various settings\, including outpatient care\, hospit
 als\, in-home care\,&nbsp\; nursing homes\, assisted living facilities\, a
 nd home health. Because of their experience\, they&nbsp\;have developed a 
 deep understanding about the complexities of dementia\, including its vari
 ous forms\, progression\, and impact on individuals and their families.</p
 >\n<p></p>\n<p>Questions? Contact&nbsp\;<a href="mailto:laurelh@deschutesl
 ibrary.org">laurelh@deschuteslibrary.org</a>&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</p>\nhttps://dp
 l.libnet.info/event/12381267
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