The Institute for the Study of Disadvantage and Disability's Adult Down Syndrome Program is offering a Caregiver Support Group. This has been suggested by many parents and adult siblings. We encourage and invite you to spread the word to your families. Please do so as soon as possible as the spaces are filling up. This is designated for families who have teens and adults with Down syndrome.
The Caregiver Support Group (CSG) of the Adult Down Syndrome Program provides support, information and resources to family members care for teens and adults with disabilities.
CSG provides an environment of support to family members so they may
• Connect with other families undergoing similar life situations
• Learn about the medical aspects of adulthood and aging for persons with Down syndrome
• Learn nutritional interventions to help prevent onset of chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and common gastrointestinal difficulties
• Learn about planning for options of living and aging in a community setting
• Become familiar with appropriate community resources
• Plan for the future
Dates: Three Sessions, Saturday afternoons
September 15, 2007
October 20, 2007
November 10, 2007
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $30 (per person for the series)
$50 (families for the series)
Place: Decatur Family YMCA
1100 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30030
phone (404)377-9622
RSVP: Reserve your spot. Space is limited.
Email Janice Nodvin to reserve.
Support group is led by a licensed social worker and a licensed dietician/nutritionist.
Group will also have guest speakers.
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