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
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
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