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Alzheimer’s Association
a variety of care and support services, including a 24/7 helpline (1.800.272.3900), care consultations and support groups. We also offer over a dozen educational programs each month on topics like warning signs, communication strategies and how to manage dementia-related behaviors. Learn more about available resources at alzwa.org/care.
Michelle Larson is the Community Outreach Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association in North Idaho. She has a personal family connection to Alzheimer’s and understands the difficulty a family faces on their journey with a loved one’s diagnosis. With over 12 years of nonprofit service, Michelle is passionate about serving our local community.
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Alzheimer’s Association Support Groups
WHY STRUGGLE ALONE? Participants share their knowledge and experience of what works and what doesn’t in caring for themselves and loved ones. Groups are facilitated by professionals and are confidential. Connect — learn — and get solutions.
Support Groups may be meeting virtually, please contact the support group facilitator to participate.
An online social networking community for people with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and others affected by the disease. ALZ.org for more valuable resources!
SPOKANE DOWNTOWN
3rd Tuesdays @1:30 - 3:00 PM Facilitators: Beth Priest Contact: Joel Loiacano 509-321-5481
COEUR D’ALENE
3rd Thursday @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM Facilitator: Theresa Erbe-Neuberger, LMSW, 208-416-1104
SPOKANE NORTH
2nd & 4th Mondays @ 1:00 - 2:30 PM Facilitator: Paul Dionne 509-290-1816
DEER PARK
2nd Wednesdays @ 1:00 - 2:30 PM Facilitator: Paul J. Dionne 509-290-1816
VIRTUAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
2nd Tuesdays @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Facilitators:
Alida Gowan 425-223-1165 & Amy Ohlinger 253-209-8316
INDEPENDENT ALZHEIMER’S/ DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Meeting In-Person 1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 1:00 - 2:30 PM Columbia Bank Building, Sandpoint Tango Café Meeting Room, 414 Church St. Facilitator: Jan Griffitts 208-290-1973
