Where can I find a support group for caregivers of dementia...

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Where can I find a support group for caregivers of dementia patients in Palm Beach County, Florida, who also have Parkinson's?
 

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The Alzheimer’s Association really is the best place for a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia to look when seeking local support. To find groups in Palm Beach See also:
How can we persuade my mother, who's caring for my dying father, to bring in hospice help?

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County, search the Southeast Florida Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association at: http://www.alz.org/seflorida/index.asp or call the National Help Line at: 1.800.272.3900.

Dementia with Lewy bodies is a particular kind of dementia that has features of both Alzheimer’s disease as well as Parkinson’s. Ask if there is a way of finding out which groups in your area have members who care for someone with Lewy bodies dementia as these groups may prove to be the most helpful.

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DGraab said...

Hi, Caring.com now has online support groups that you may find helpful: http://www.caring.com/support-groups You can also create your own groups on the site (at the bottom of that same page). Thanks for asking!

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