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Who do I call for information? Please call Sneha Sridhar at (650) 493-5000, x67729 |
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Location
Palo Alto Veterans Administration Health Care System
3801 Miranda Ave.
Building 6,
Conference Room C258
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Caregivers Support Group
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The group meets monthly on the 2nd Friday from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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This is a small group designed to provide answers to individual questions and concerns of caregivers as well as educational information. It also provides a network to offer support and guidance. Since this is a small group we do request regular attendance to the meetings.
Early-Stage Alzheimer's Patient and Caregiver Group
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The group meets weekly from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Wednesdays, for a period of 3 months
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This group for early-stage Alzheimer's patients. The group is designed to provide a forum for patients to discuss their concerns and ask questions about their illness. Sessions combine education, psychotherapeutic principles, and support to enhance understanding and coping mechanisms. In order to enhance group cohesiveness, patients are asked to commit to regular attendance for the duration of the group. Patients and caregivers meet simultaneously but separately.
Alzheimer's Treatment Consultation Group
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The group which began on Wednesday, February 16th meets every other Wednesday from 10:00 am - 11:00 am.
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This group is designed for research participants and their caregivers.
Dr. Shamala Kanchan will be answering questions about medical issues and medications. This is a drop-in group.
Mild Cognitive Impairment Group
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The group meets on 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 11 am - 12:30 pm
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This group is for individuals with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (symptoms not meeting criteria for dementia) and their family members or friends. The main focus is given to education,communication,management and psychosocial concerns.
For furthur information,please contact :
Helen D. Davies, MS, APRN, BC. (650-858-3915) |
Community Education
- All community educational workshops are located at various health clinics, day care centers, and senior centers throughout Northern California.
For dates and locations please contact :
Kellie Takagi, Ph.D. (650)-493-5000 ext 64026 |
