The support services provided by the Alzheimer's Activity Center are extended to all of those whose lives have been impacted by the disease. To this end, the center is committed to provided education, resources, and support to all family caregivers and community professionals. Examples of services currently available include a monthly support group, peer support, resource library, caregiver health screenings, workshops, and special events.
Caregiver Social Hour
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
An informal, unstructured gathering for caregivers to meet, socialize and share.
Laughter Yoga
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
At the A.A.C. - 2380 Enborg Lane
Presented by Claire Powell
Involves fluid movement and deep
breathing with laughter to influence a positive attitude.
A Caregivers Change of Perspective
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Discussion facilitated by Petra (AAC Caregiver)
after viewing a DVD, Communication, by M. Karpinski, RN
The Next Step
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Presented by Pat and Debra Hall
Different housing options will be discussed,
as well as what to look for and questions to ask when visiting sites.
AAC Support Group
4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Meets 3rd Thursday of each month
Facilitated by Gary Steinke, M.D.
Located at 2400 Moorpark Ave. #304
Wobbly Spokes | 12:30 pm- 3:00 pm
Caregiver Support Group Contact: Earl Montgomery (408) 398.4937
Meet 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at various location. Wobbly Spokes Pamphlet (MS Word Document) Wobbly Spokes Pamphlet (Open Office Document)
AAC Men's Support Group
12:30 pm- 2:30 pm
Caregiver Support Group Contact: Dedra Jize at (408) 279-7515
Meet 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at various location.
AAC Frontal Temporal Dementia Support Group
Meets monthly and is peer lead. Time and location varies
For more information, contact: Dedra Jize at (408) 279-7515
