Green Hills Manor to Host Caregiver Support Group March 18
SHILLINGTON, PA. » Green Hills Manor at The Heritage, the personal and memory care community on the campus of The Heritage of Green Hills, will host monthly support groups for caregivers of individuals suffering from dementia, as well as other debilitating diseases.
The groups are held on the third Wednesday of each month. Upcoming dates include:
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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“Any individual caring for a loved one with a debilitating disease is welcome to attend to find emotional support,” said Melissa Oley, marketing and admissions liaison for Green Hills Manor. “Recently, we have had attendees caring for individuals
April 15, with Parkinson’s disease, and they found the group very helpful.”
The caregiver support groups take place on the third Wednesday of each month from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Held in conjunction with the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, the sessions are free and open to the public.
“The support groups will provide a safe, confidential, supportive environment for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships,” Oley continued. “The groups also educate participants about dementia and help them develop the skills and confidence to solve caregiving challenges.”
The support groups will be conducted by trained Alzheimer’s Association facilitators and held at Green Hills Manor, which is located at 10 Tranquility Lane, Shillington, Pa., just off Morgantown Road/ Route 10 across from The Flying Hills Golf Course.
For more information, contact Melissa Oley at 484755-3228 or moley@heritagegh.com.
Located on 78 acres of rolling hills in Berks County, Pennsylvania, on the campus of The Heritage of Green Hills, Green Hills Manor is a gracious, personal care community focused on helping residents reach their highest level of independence. Green Hills Manor provides a wealth of healthcare and support services to provide residents with a perfect blend of comfort, security and care. The community’s Well by Design program provides customized wellness plans and an on-site health services navigator who coordinates all health-related services to help residents stay well. Families benefit from the peace of mind that comes with 24-hour personalized care and professional licensed nurses on-site.