The Professional Geriatric Care Manager’s Blog

Our First Support Group Meeting

Distinctive Care Geriatric Care Management’s first caregiver support group meeting was a success!

The group seemed to come together very well and it was an open and caring place to discuss the challenges and rewards of providing care for a loved one. The meeting is at the First Presbyterian Church on Shuart Lane in Ramsey, NJ. Caregivers from both nearby towns in Bergen and Rockland County are welcome to attend. The group is facilitated by Barbara Siembieda, MS, Geriatric Counselor and co -faciliatated by myself, Sophia Heftler, RN, CALA, Geriatric Care Manager. We have both been through the facilitator training offer by the Alzheimer’s Association. I have many years experience in working with Clients who have varying degrees of Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. It’s very exciting to be able to help caregivers to better understand the disease, its challenges and its rewards.

Welcome to all those who are considering joining. Take the first step and contact Barbara at Distinctive Care Geriatric Care Management in Ridgewood, NJ at 201-857-5283.