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DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Those that are tasked with in-home caregiving for loved ones due to disability or illness know that it is even tougher this time of year. The season often adds extra obligations and activities on top of meeting the daily needs of the loved one.
November is National Family Caregivers and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter wants to spread the message that the agency offers free resources to families caring for a loved one living with a form of dementia (or Alzheimer’s).
Currently, there are nearly 100,000 caregivers in Iowa providing care to more than 62,000 people living with Alzheimer’s.
Particular focus is given to the 50 local caregiver support groups that are available in communities across the state including a virtual group for young-adult caregivers on the third Wednesday of each month. There is also a support group at Senior Star at Elmore Place.
Visit the website here to discover all the resources available and ongoing programming and help including the 24/7 Helpline – 800-272-3900 – staffed by master’s level trained clinicians available 24/7, 365 days of the year to answer any questions.
To locate resources, visit here.
By KWQC Staff
Published: Nov. 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM CST