Support groups are an opportunity to share challenges and solutions as caregivers share with each other important knowledge, strategies and techniques on caring for a loved one.

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Alzheimer’s disease can be a long journey, putting caregivers at risk for social isolation, physical illness, and financial problems. The Alzheimer’s Project provides much needed breaks for caregivers through the Day Respite program, which keeps Alzheimer’s patients socially engaged through music therapy, games and other activities, while also giving caregivers time to care for themselves.

Call 386-2778 to schedule your loved one’s initial assessment.

Counseling provides individuals or families with the opportunity to share private and personal information to trained professionals where they may not feel comfortable sharing with family or in a group setting. Counseling can include education about the disease process, support to get through difficult times and much more.

For more information call 850-386-2778

This program can provide families with up to 8-10 hours of respite a week from a trained volunteer. Volunteers provide companionship for the client, while the caregiver receives a much needed break.

For more information, please contact Fabiola Jean-Charles at (850) 386-2778 or fabiola@alzheimersproject.org

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help care-partners take care of themselves so that they may take better care of their friend or relative. The 6-week class helps you reduce stress, improve self confidence, communicate your feelings better, balance your life, increase your ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. This class is open to care-partners of someone with any chronic condition. Respite care is available.

RSVP at stephanie@alzheimersproject.org or call 850-386-2778. Please leave your name, phone number and email.

This program is designed for clients who have shown a propensity to wander away from home. If a client is missing, the family contacts the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, who uses an FM frequency transmitting device to locate the client. This program is available in many counties throughout Florida and the United States. The national success rate of finding a person is 98% within 1-2 hours.

Started by Pilot Club of Tallahassee and Leon County Sheriff’s Office in 2005, this service is provided free of charge. A brief initial assessment is required.

For more information call 850-386-2778