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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Classes: 
UCare Caregiver Guide Classes
LOCATION:
 Courtyard at Jamestown
3352 North 100 East, Provo
1:00 - 2:00 PM

Mountainland UCare classes can provide you, as a caregiver, with the resources you need to care for your loved one who is aging, chronically ill or has a disability or mental illness. Classes will be held on every 4th Thursday of the month


MONTHLY TOPICS:
September 26 - Caring for a Loved One with Depression, Anxiety and  Stress
October 24 - Legal and Financial Issues


Support Groups:
Week 1
Caregiver's Night Out
Tuesday, September 3 
6:30 - 8:00 PM

Aspen Senior Center

3410 North Canyon Road, Provo


For more details, call Geri Lehnardt at 
801-229-3814 email glehnardt@mountainland.org

CARE Meeting (Caregivers Allowed to Rejuvenate & Energize)
Wednesday, September 4 
6:00 PM

Golden Living

960 South Geneva Rd, Orem
For further details, contact 801-225-6559.

Week 2
North County Caregiver Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, September 11 
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

The Charleston at Cedar Hills
10020 N 4600 W, Cedar Hills
Please join us for a complimentary lunch, educational topic and plenty of time to visit with other caregivers. For additional details, call Geri Lehnardt (801) 229-3814 or email glehnardt@mountainland.org
CARE Meeting (Caregivers Allowed to Rejuvenate & Energize)
Wednesday, September 11  
6:00 PM

Payson Senior Center

439 West Utah Avenue, Payson 

Join us for refreshments as we discuss caregiver concerns. Respite provided, if needed, for your loved one. For further details, contact Geri Lehnardt at 801-229-3814.
Week 3

South County Support Group

Wednesday, September 18 

1:30 PM

Grand Vista Senior Apartments

650 E 100 N, Payson

For details, call Shannon (801) 592-0005.
Springville Caregiver Lunch Bunch
Thursday, September 19 
11:30 - 1:00 PM
Pier 49 Pizza
296 S Main St, Springville
For details, call Geri Lehnardt (801) 229-3814.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Thursday, September 19 
6:00 PM

Utah Valley Specialty Hospital

306 West River Bend Lane, Provo

For additional details, call Liz or Randy at (801) 225-9099.
Alzheimers Associaton Support Group
Thursday, September 19      
1:00 PM

Courtyard at Jamestown

3352 N 100 E, Provo

FREE Alzheimer's Family Care Consultations are available both before and after the support group meeting. For additional details about the support group or to schedule an appointment for a care consultation, please call (801) 377-3730.
Week 4
Men's Group
Wednesday, September 25 
12:30 PM
Ashford Memory Care
10322 North 4800 West, Highland

For details, call 801-380-9451.

Women's Group
Wednesday, September 25 
4:00 PM
Ashford Memory Care
10322 North 4800 West, Highland

For details, call 801-380-9451
Online
Caregiver Support Group
ONLINE
Bel Aire Senior Living has started an online support group where you can share experiences, ask for advice or just chat with others who know what you are going through. If you are interested please contact Bel Aire Senior Living at 801-763-0622 with your name and email address so that they can send you a Facebook invitation to join the group. 

Consultations:
FREE Dementia/Alzheimer's Family Care Consultations

LOCATION: Mountainland Department of Aging and Family Services
586 E. 800 N. 
Orem, UT 84097
The Alzheimer's Association has received a grant to provide care consultations and resources for families of loved ones suffering with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. 
Contact Kate Nederostek at 801-265-1944 or knederostek@alz.org to set up an appointment.

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