Support Groups
July 22, 2010 posted by admin
What is happening at Sioux Center Community Hospital & Health Center Avera?
I wanted to share some information regarding some of the support groups that the health system holds each month. There are three that I want to talk about with you today. I hold a Life after Loss Support Group, the others are a Parkinson’s Support Group and a Memory Loss Awareness Support Group.
Tell us a bit about those support groups.
The Life after Loss Support Group is a bereavement program that is designed to help people cope with the unfamiliar feelings associated with the loss of a loved one. This group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 4:30 – 6 pm in the Crown Pointe Gathering Room. You can pre-register by calling 722-8136.
So if you are someone who has lost a loved one, this sounds like a great way to help you learn to cope with all the emotions that are a part of the natural grieving process.
It is. And many people have found that this group helps them express their feelings and helps them deal with them in a healthy way. In our sessions, we learn about the healing and recovery process, share experiences with each other. Together we find strength and hope.
Tell us a bit about the Parkinson’s Support Group and the Memory Loss Awareness Support Group.
The Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1 pm in Royale Meadows Care Center. Caregivers, family members, and those dealing with Parkinson’s Disease are encouraged to join the group. Call 722-8325 for more information. No RSVP required.
The Memory Loss Awareness Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 1 pm in Royale Meadows Care Center. Like the Parkinson’s Support Group, this group is intended for caregivers, family members and those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders. You can call 722-8256 for more information, but RSVPs are not required.
So these two groups are intended for everyone affected by these diseases, not just those diagnosed with Parkinson’s or a Memory Loss disorder, right?
That’s right, often the people who benefit the most are the care givers and family. When you care for a person struggling with these disorders, it is important to learn as much as you can about the disorder and it is equally important to have people that you can lean on for support.
Renae Negus, Bereavement and Volunteer Coordinator with Home Health and Hospice spoke on Hospital Happenings on 93.9 KSOU FM on Thursday, July 22.
