Support Group for Caregivers of People with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) and Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)

Support Group Description

This monthly support group is for caregivers of people living with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) and Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). Members of this support group benefit by sharing experiences and learning from others who truly understand what they are going through. This group is open and ongoing and welcomes new caregivers to join.

Group Sessions Provide

• Caregiver Information and Support
• Disease Information and Education
• Coping Strategies
• Emotional support
• Caregiving Resources

Meeting Location

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E. Huron St.
Fienberg Building Floor 3- Room B*
Chicago IL, 60611

*Room subject to change

Meeting Times

Meetings occur on the third Monday of each month from 6-7:30pm, on the third Monday of each month. Please arrive promptly at 6pm.

Below are the dates for upcoming meetings in 2013.

• January 21^st
• February 18^th
• March 18^th
• April 15^th
• May 20^th
• June 17^th
• July 15^th
• August 19^th
• September 16^th
• October 21^st
• November 18^th
• December 16^t

Fee

There is no fee to participate in this support group. Group participants can receive discounted parking if using the Northwestern Hospital parking garage (250 E. Huron Ave.)

Sponsorship

This program is facilitated for the community by the Northwestern Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center (CNADC). Support the CNADC

For More Information

For more information please contact Mary O'Hara, AM, LCSW (312)503-0604.