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BRAIN HEALTH & MEMORY SUPPORT

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Wednesdays, Nov. 5 & 19 and Dec. 3 & 17 | 3-4 p.m.

Join Sun Health’s Memory Care Navigator team for a welcoming support group designed to provide comfort, guidance, and strength. Share your experiences, learn new approaches, and connect with others navigating similar journeys.

Location: Grandview Terrace Health & Rehab

Caring Connections

Mondays, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8 | 10-11:15 a.m.

Caring Connections is a monthly support group for couples to attend together—where one partner is living with mild cognitive impairment or earlystage dementia. Focus is on staying connected, sharing joys and challenges, and receiving support to navigate the journey as a team. Sessions includes social time, brainhealthy snacks, activities, and both emotional and practical support.

Location: The Colonnade, a Sun Health Community

Coping with Grief during the Holidays

Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.

The holidays are often a difficult time for grieving families. Be gentle with yourself, and learn how to develop strategies for moving through a challenging season. This presentation is offered by Hospice of the Valley.

Location: United Church of Sun City

Caring Connections

Thursdays, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18 | 10-11:15 a.m.

Caring Connections is a monthly support group for couples to attend together—where one partner is living with mild cognitive impairment or earlystage dementia. Focus is on staying connected, sharing joys and challenges, and receiving support to navigate the journey as a team. Sessions include social time, brainhealthy snacks, activities, and both emotional and practical support.

Location: Grand Community Baptist Church

Memory Café

Tuesday, Nov. 25 | 10-11:30 a.m.

Memory Cafés provide a social and resource place for people living with memory loss and their care partners. Caregivers participate in an educational and/or support session while people with memory loss actively participate in a cognitive engagement program.

Location: Salvation Army

Care for Caregiver

Monday, Dec. 15 | 2-3 p.m.

Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Learn how to optimize your loved one’s well-being, and take care of yourself in the process. This presentation is offered by Hospice of the Valley.

Location: Crown of Life Lutheran Church

Understanding Dementia

Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 11 a.m.-noon

It can be difficult to know what to do if you’ve noticed changes in yourself or a family member or friend, particularly changes related to memory loss, thinking, or behavior. Learn the difference between normal memory changes and the changes that happen with dementia, how dementia progresses, and when it’s time to get help.

Location: Avondale Senior Center