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Your Guide to Meaningful Activities - April 20 - 24, 2020
We have over 24 support groups each month across Ottawa and Renfrew County. Support groups provide a safe environment for caregivers and families to learn, express and help each other by offering mutual understanding and support. Support groups are collaborative and are led by a Dementia Care Coach and a peer support volunteer. Choose to join via zoom or by calling in over the telephone. Click on the following links to see the latest schedule and register.
Click here for April's upcoming Support Groups in Ottawa
Click here for April's upcoming Support Groups in Renfrew County
No one should face dementia alone. We appreciate your unwavering support during these challenging times. We were created by our community for our community and we stand with our community, continuing to provide much needed services and support to people living with dementia, their caregivers and their families. Donate |
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