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If you are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or alone in caring for
an aging or disabled family member or friend, know that respite
and support are a phone call away. Both you and your loved one can
enjoy a more relaxed and higher quality of life.
We can provide you with referrals to other organizations in your
community that provide specialized services to meet your unique
caregiving needs.
Support groups and counseling services are available for caregivers,
family members and are open to the general public. Our professional
staff work with caregivers one-on-one, and in a group setting, providing
support and education on a variety of issues including health, caring
for an aging or disabled person, and many other difficult topics.
A Support group
is offered at Mt. Diablo Center in Pleasant Hill the third Wednesday
of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. This support group is co-sponsored
by the Alzheimer's
Association.
For more information, please contact the Mt.
Diablo Center for Adult Day Health Care in Pleasant Hill at
(925) 682-6330. For information on support groups in East County,
contact the Bedford Center at (925) 778-4171.
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