AREA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS/MEETINGS
Alzheimer’s/dementia
LINCOLN— A monthly support group for family caregiver’s of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 6–7:30 p.m. at Atria Lincoln Place, 612 George Washington Highway, Lincoln.
Atria Lincoln Place offers this support group for caregivers who are looking for information and/or support in caring for their loved ones with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia.
Doreen C. Putnam, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, is the facilitator of this support group. Her specialty for the past 18 years has been working with family and professional caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Contact Jamie Brooks, at 401-334-1686 or at jamie.brooks@atriaseniorliving.com for details and reservations.
Caregivers
SMITHFIELD— A monthly support group for family caregiver’s will be held on the third Tuesday of every month from 6–7:30 p.m., with the first meeting being held toniught at Heritage Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 80 Douglas Turnpike, Smithfield. Heritage Hills offers this support group for caregivers who are looking for information or support in assisting their loved ones.
Doreen C. Putnam, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, is the facilitator of this support group. Ms. Putnam has 30 years experience in the health care field assisting families. Her specialty for the past.
Contact Jen Couture at 401- 273- 231- 2700 or at admissions. hh@ hcltdri. com for details and reservations.
American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Pawtucket kickoff Monday, Jan. 25
PAWTUCKET — The American Cancer Society’s annual Relay For Life of Pawtucket will officially kick off the fundraising season on Monday, Jan. 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Pawtucket Checker Club Restaurant and Bar (579 Benefit St., Pawtucket).
Visit relayforlife.org, or contact Jen Krus at 401-2432600 or jen.krus@cancer.org.
Fundraising through your Relay For Life event supports the Society’s lifesaving mission to eliminate cancer as a major public health problem.