This August, Duet offers an ongoing variety of support groups for family caregivers alongside a volunteer orientation and support groups for grandparents raising grandchildren.
FAMILY CAREGIVERS (GENERAL) SUPPORT GROUPS
Support groups give people an opportunity to share openly about their caregiving experiences in a confidential and understanding setting with others who are in similar situations. Group attendees can ask questions and get answers from people who have been there and are able to provide support. Group attendees also are given the opportunity to learn creative problem-solving techniques and obtain care-related ideas. If you are interested in attending a group, please call (602) 274-5022 before your first meeting.
Men’s Caregiver Support Group
Thursday, August 10 and 24, noon-1:30 p.m.
Suntree Adult Day Health Center
4120 N 20th St., Phoenix
602-274-5022; duetaz.org
General Support Group
Thursday, August 10 and 24, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Iora Primary Care (Greenway Park Plaza)
3202 E. Greenway Road, Phoenix
602-274-5022; duetaz.org
General Caregiver Support Group
Thursday, August 10 and 24, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear
602-274-5022; duetaz.org
General Caregiver Support Group
Tuesday, August 8 and 22, 10 – noon
Via Linda Senior Center
10440 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale
602-274-5022; duetaz.org
**Group offered in Spanish**
General Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, August 2 and 16, 10 a.m. to noon
Iora Primary Care
3137 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix
602-274-5022; duetaz.org
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS WHOSE LOVED ONES HAVE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE OR OTHER DEMENTIA
This Duet support group is for any caregivers whose loved ones have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Support groups give people an opportunity to be in a caring and understanding setting with others who are in similar situations. Ask questions and get answers from people who have “been there” and learn creative, caring problem-solving techniques and caregiving ideas. Please call before attending a group for the first time at 602-274-5022.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group
Tuesday, August 1 and 15, noon – 2 p.m.
Duet (on the property of Church of the Beatitudes)
555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
602-274-5022; duetaz.org
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group
Thursday, August 3 and 17, 10 a.m. – noon
Duet (on the property of Church of the Beatitudes)
555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
602-274-5022; duetaz.org
DUET ENGAGEMENT: ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUPS
This is a Duet support group and cognitive engagement for caregivers and their loved ones with dementia. There is a separate breakout session for your loved ones.
Monday, August 14 and 28, 10:00 – 11:40 a.m.
Duet (on the property of Church of the Beatitudes)
555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
602-274-5022; duetaz.org
VOLUNTEER
Looking for a way to help your neighbors? Duet, a nonprofit, interfaith organization that promotes health and well-being through a broad range of services, is looking for volunteers.
The organization matches isolated, homebound adults with local, compassionate volunteers who help them with services such as grocery shopping, drive them to medical appointments, minor home repairs and even provide friendly visits. Volunteers can choose when and where they’d like to serve. It’s flexible and fun! To attend the orientation, please RSVP to volunteer@duetaz.org. Volunteers need to bring a driver’s license and the phone numbers of two personal references to the orientation. For more information, call 602-274-5022.
Saturday, August 19, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church
7205 N 51st Ave, Glendale, Arizona 85301
August 2017 Grandparents Raising Grandkids Support Groups
Mesa Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
Thurs., Aug. 3, 6-8 p.m.
Cost is free.
Grandparents, are you feeling overwhelmed, confused and alone? Need someone to talk with? Then come and join us as we share, learn and grow together.
Childcare is limited: please call to register for this group at (480) 262-8154.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2745 N 32nd St., Mesa, AZ 85213
Grandparent Support Group (Phoenix)
Thurs., Aug. 10 and 24, 9-11 a.m.
Cost is free.
Grandparents, are you feeling overwhelmed, confused and alone? Need someone to talk with? Then come and join us as we share, learn and grow together.
Please call at (602) 274 -5022, Ext 31.
Duet Lounge, 555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021
Grandparent Support Group in Buckeye
Tues., Aug. 22, 1-2:30 p.m.
Cost is free.
Grandparents, are you feeling overwhelmed, confused and alone? Need someone to talk with? Then come and join us as we share, learn and grow together. If this is your first time attending, please call Patricia (602) 274 -5022, Ext 31.
Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue, Buckeye, AZ 85326
Grandparent Support Group in Goodyear
Sat., Aug. 26, 9-11 a.m.
Cost is free.
Grandparents, are you feeling overwhelmed, confused and alone? Need someone to talk with? Then come and join us as we share, learn and grow together. If this is your first time attending, please call Patricia (602) 274 -5022, Ext 31.
Christ Evangelical Lutheran, 918 South Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338