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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. We facilitate two 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.

Right at Home owner Phil Chandler facilitates and participates in support groups for people impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and Heart Disease. He facilitates two Alzheimer’s support groups, one for families with early stage Alzheimer’s Disease, and the other for family caregivers with a loved one with more advanced Alzheimer’s Disease:

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Support Groups in Ventura County

Right at Home owner Phil Chandler facilitates and participates in support groups for people impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and Heart Disease. He facilitates two Alzheimer’s support groups, one for families with early stage Alzheimer’s Disease, and the other for family caregivers with a loved one with more advanced Alzheimer’s Disease:

Mid to Late Stage Alzheimers Groups

Ventura Senior Support 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. Our 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 join us.

Location: We are now using Zoom for a virtual meeting. Please send an email to [email protected] for an invite.
Date and time: First & Third Friday of the month 10:00 a.m.– 11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Phil Chandler
For more information see Alz.org/CaCentral

Early Stage Alzheimer's Support Group

This support group is for persons with Early Stage Memory Loss & Care Partners. Our 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.

For persons with Early Stage Memory Loss & Care Partners

Location: We are now using Zoom for a virtual meeting. Please send an email to [email protected] for an invite.
When: Second Friday of the month 1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Phil Chandler

Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Ventura

What:  Program varies each month

Date(s):    Third Tuesday of each month

Time:  10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. PST 

Where: Call Phil at 805-389-5320 for location 

Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Ojai

What:  Program varies each month

Date(s):    2nd Tuesday of each month

Time:  1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PST 

Where: Help of Ojai
111 W. Santa Ana Street
Ojai, CA  93024

How:        Call Right at Home for more information

Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Camarillo

What:  Program varies each month

Date(s):    3rd Tuesday of each month

Time:  1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PST 

Where: Camarillo Health Care District
3639 E Los Posas Road, Ste 117
Camarillo, CA  93010

How:        Call Right at Home for more information

Channel Islands Chapter of Mended Hearts Heart Health Support Group

Mended Hearts is dedicated to serving heart patients and their families by giving help and encouragement to those who are confronted with, or who have had, heart surgery or other cardiovascular concerns.

What:  Program varies each month

Date(s):    1st Tuesday of each month

Time:  12:00 P.M. PST 

Where: Lemonwood Mobil Home Park Community Center
850 Johnson Dr. 
Ventura, CA  93003

How:        Call Right at Home for more information

The Confident Caregiver Series On Behalf of the Alzhiemer’s Association At Oakmont Camarillo

What:  Program varies each month

Date(s):    4th Tuesday of each month

Time:  4:00 P.M. PST 

Where:          305 Davenport St. 
Camarillo, CA  93003

How:        Call Right at Home for more information

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