Caring for someone with Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia can be challenging. The Alzheimer's Association reports that the "typical" family caregiver is in her 70's and has two chronic health problems. The stress of caregiving affects health- a third of these family caregivers will die before the person for whom they are caring.
St. Timothy's has an Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group for individuals caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. The group provides a place for caregivers to share their experiences, learn about the disease process as well as resources that may be available to them, and support each other in coping with the effects of this disease. The group meets once a month on a weekday morning. For more information, please call the Parish Nurse Office, 781-769-2522, ext. 34. New members are encouraged to call and speak with the Parish Nurse prior to attending for the first time.