Family Resources
Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be an exhausting and heartbreaking experience. Families need plenty of support and expert advice to cope with the impact these conditions have on their lives. Two of our Garden View Care Centers sponsor Transitions support groups in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association of St. Louis. These regularly scheduled meetings allow families to share their experiences with one another and learn more about dementia from healthcare professionals. Please see the schedule below for the dates and times of our support group meetings.
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Dougherty Ferry |
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7:00 - 8:15 pm |
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2nd Tuesday of Each Month |
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636-923-8693 |
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Chesterfield |
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6:30 - 8:00 pm |
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3rd Wednesday of Each Month |
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636-489-4116 |
Current Articles
- Lost and Found - Barbara Basler (From AARP Bulletin, September, 2005)
- How to Choose a Nursing Home - Rhonda Uhlenbrock
- The Magic of Music Therapy
- Exercising at the Brain Gym by Kelly Greene, WSJ
- Golden Gift Ideas
- Creating Memorable Moments
- Dementia: Treasure the Moment
Current Books
- Into the Mist - Deborah Ueta
- Alzheimer's A to Z: Secrets to Successful Caregiving - Jytte Lokvig
- Close to Me, But Far Away - Burton Wheeler
- Best Friends - Book of Alzheimer's Activities - Virginia Bell & David Troxel
- Interactions by Design - Sylvia Nissenboim
- Day is Ending: A Doctor's Love Shattered by Alzheimer's Disease - Richard Zalar, MD
- Coping with Caring - Lyn Roche
- Voices of Alzheimer's Courage, Humor, Hope and Love in the Face of Dementia - Betsy Peterson
- Fierce Blessing: A Journey into Alzheimer's, Compassion and the Joy of Being - Wayne and Terry Baltz
- Flowers for Grandpa Dan - Connie McIntyre
DVD/Video
- The Forgetting: a Portrait of Alzheimer's (DVD) - David Shank
- HBO - The Alzheimer's Project
