Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Support Groups - Ventura County
Right at Home of Ventura County is a strong advocate of support groups. These groups present a forum for family caregivers to share their stories, express their frustration and doubts in an environment that provides emotional support to the participants who are quite vulnerable. Phil Chandler, our owner, has facilitated two Alzhiemer’s Support groups for six years, and currently participates as a substitute facilitator for Alzhiemer’s and Parkinson’s support groups.
One of our participants, Lyle Holchbacher, lost his lovely wife Mary to Alzhiemer's disease a couple of years ago. As a retired engineer, Lyle made a comprehensive list of all the tasks he performed to take care of Mary's estate. Lyle found that the articles and other resources he consulted, while helpful, didn't cover the entirety of his needs. He would like to share his list with anyone that finds themselves in a similar situation, and Right at Home of Ventura county is pleased to assist by providing access on our website.
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(805) 389-5320
Support Groups in Ventura County
This is where support groups can help. By providing a safe and private venue where others who living with the same issues can meet, share stories, compare notes on how their loved one is doing, share information about favorite doctors, medications, and symptoms, support groups provide an essential outlet for the family caregiver.
Some support groups provide speakers on relevant topics. One recent Parkinson’s support group hosted a doctor discussing the different medications available to mitigate symptoms, and a Alzheimer’s Support group had a hospice present information about end of life.
Ventura County is fortunate to have a robust community of support groups, some in person and some online.
There are groups at various times throughout the month and in different cities for:
Mid to Late Stage Alzheimers Groups
This support group is for caregivers and family members of those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias who are in the later stages of their disease. A typical meeting has 8 to 12 men and women whose loved one (generally a spouse or parent) has advanced dementia and is living at home with caregiver support or in a facility. The participants support each other with stories and advice. It is a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. If you have a loved one with dementia, please attend a group.
Early Stage Alzheimer's Support Group
These support groups are for persons with Early Stage Memory Loss & Care Partners. A typical meeting has 8 to 12 men and women who bring their loved one (generally a spouse or parent) with mild cognitive impairment or memory loss to the meeting. The participants support each other with stories and advice, and is a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. A typical meeting has each participant sharing their story and issues, receiving supportive thoughts from other members.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group
There are several support groups for Parkinson’s Disease in Ventura County. A typical meeting has each participant sharing their story and issues, receiving supportive thoughts from other members.
Call Right at Home at 805-389-5320 for the current list of dates, times and locations of these groups.