Coming Events

The Dementia Support Group meets on the Third Monday of every month at 3PM in Classroom 3 at Community Partners, Inc. 443 Main Street, Biddeford. 

February 15, 2010 What is Hospice?—An overview of hospice, who is appropriate, and having a conversation before the crisis. Presented by Bonnie Cloukey, LCSW, Outreach Coordinator, Hospice of Southern Maine

March 15, 2010 Finding and Accessing Community Resources—There are many supports and services in the community for people helping someone with dementia.  This class will highlight available resources and explain how to access them. Presented by Ann O'Sullivan, Family Caregiver Specialist with SMMA,

April 19, 2010 Spirituality, Rituals, and Stress Coping Strategies—Many caregivers have trouble taking care of their own needs as they provide so much care for the needs of others. Whether you feel guilty for taking time out for yourself, or if you just feel like you don’t have the time to take, consider this perspective: If you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t have anything left to give. Join us for a discussion of coping strategies that include holistic approaches to stress reduction and the importance of rituals. Presented by Lee Donovan, Clinical Coordinator, Community Partners, Inc.

May 17, 2010 Visual Changes with Aging and Perceptual Changes with Dementia—Presented by Caitlyn Blodget and Kathy Clarrage, Mobility Specialists, DHS, Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Do you know someone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease? Are you a family care giver? Are you a paid caregiver? Are you a friend? Are you a daughter? A sister? A brother? A nephew? What ever your relationship, join us for information, to share your story, or to just listen.

FMI Contact Barbara Alberda, Support Group Facilitator, at 229-4308.

All Support Groups now have an educational component followed by an open time for discussion. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Alzheimer’s Disease and/or Dementia has touched most of us. If you know someone with Dementia at home, at work, or from a distance, or even if you just want to learn more about this disease, you are welcome to come, listen, and share.

 CPI employees that support individuals with Dementia may be paid to attend these educational/support groups.