The Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, invites anyone who has a family member or friend with memory loss to attend a caregiver group meeting.

The following information concerns the Bluffton caregiver group:

It meets the third Monday of every month at 3:30 p.m., in the Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 West Elm (conference room). The group's facilitators are Tricia Herrman and Emily Koogler.

Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease is a challenge. Changes in the person's behavior, caused by the progress of the disease, can lead to frustration and anxiety for a caregiver. Caregivers attending a support group meeting find a relaxed, confidential atmosphere. They are among other caregivers and discuss suggestions for handling specific medical, legal, behavioral and financial problems.

This meeting is free and open to the community. Registration is not required however, it is strongly suggested that you contact the facilitation of the group you plan to attend for the first time to confirm the time, place and date of the meeting or the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, at 1-800-272-3900 or 419-227-9700.