The Mercury (Pottstown, PA)

Green Hills Manor to Host Caregiver Support Group March 18

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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.

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Green Hills Manor at The Heritage of Green Hills.

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