BRUNSWICK — Mid Coast Senior Health Center hosts a free monthly support group for caregivers of someone with memory loss on the third Thursday of the month from 4-5 p.m., at Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive.
As part of the support group the following presentations are scheduled: Jan. 21: “The Value of Socialization & the Harm of Isolation,” by Ken Capron, CEO MemoryWorks; Feb. 18: “Ask a Lawyer: MaineCare & Other Legal Planning Needs,” by Stoddard Smith and James Smith with the Law Offices of Stoddard L. Smith, P. A.; March 17: “Activities, Engagement, & the Brain,” by Lisa Clark with Mid Coast Hospital Rehabilitation and Therapy.
Immediately following the half-hour presentation there will be a group discussion, allowing participants to further explore the presentation themes and their experiences as caregivers. Team members from The Garden, a Mid Coast Senior Health Center residence that offers extensive care and amenities for those with memory loss, will lead the conversation.
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