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 April 2006 Back to Table of Contents Back to Archives Main Page Section: Life & Leisure WNY CAREGIVERS Women’s Support Group at Harris Hill Nursing Facility The McGuire Group will be hosting a support group for women caring for a partner with a memory impairment, such as Alzheimer’s disease, on the third Monday of each month from 5–6:30 p.m. at its Harris Hill Nursing Facility, 2699 Wehrle Drive, Lancaster. This group was formerly held at The McGuire CARE Center on Evans Street in Williamsville. Respite services are available for caregivers who need to bring their loved ones to the session. Contact Deborah Haenggi at 716-694-7700 ext. 148 to make arrangements. Harris Hill Nursing Facility provides state-of-the-art skilled nursing care, subacute rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s/dementia care and short-term/respite care. It won five out of five stars in the Inside Guide to America’s Nursing Homes. Support Groups for Caregivers Support groups offer an opportunity for caregivers to express feelings and share coping techniques in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Often, support groups aid caregivers by helping them learn more about Alzheimer’s/dementia and the resources that are available in their communities. The McGuire Group hosts several support groups for caregivers at the times and locations below. First Tuesdays/month, 2 p.m. Northgate Health Care Facility 7264 Nash Road North Tonawanda Facilitator: Kathy Dibble, Memory Care Coordinator at Northgate Second Thursdays/month, 2 p.m. Harris Hill Nursing Facility 2699 Wehrle Drive Williamsville Facilitator: Laura Pasquarella, MemoryCare Coordinator, Harris Hill For Women Caring for a Partner with Memory Impairment Third Mondays/month, 5 p.m. 2699 Wehrle Drive Williamsville Facilitator: Debbie Haenggi, Director of Memory Care Services. The McGuire Group Health Care Facilities |www.mcguiregroup.com. back to top back to table of contents Current Issue | About Forever Young | Where to Find | Advertise | Our Advertisers | Community Calendar | Contest | Clubs | Contact Us | Archives | Home |