Alzheimer’s Family Services (AFS) expands services to Alabama, offering monthly support groups for caregivers and screenings to assess for memory loss.
Brewton and Atmore, AL – Alzheimer’s Family Services (AFS) – an affiliate of Covenant Hospice and based in Northwest Florida – now provides services in Escambia County, Alabama. Family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias now have access to Alzheimer’s Support Groups, Memory Screens, and a monthly informational newsletter The Caring Times.
Support Groups provide emotional support and education for family and friends that have been affected by someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Two (2) new support groups begin in August; they are as follows:
Brewton Alzheimer’s Support Group
Location: Covenant Hospice – Brewton Office (located at 1023 Douglas Ave.)
Date/Time: 3rd Tues of the month (Aug 19) at 10:30am
Exception: the first support group on Aug 19 will be held at 2:30pm
Atmore Alzheimer’s Support Group
Location: Atmore Community Hospital (located at 401 Medical Park Drive)
Date/Time: 3rd Wed. of the month (Aug 20) at 2:00pm
Memory Screens are a means to provide early detection of memory loss and/or cognitive impairment. They are a standardized test which takes about 15-20 minutes and results are provided immediately. Appointments are required. Memory Screens in Alabama will be held:
Brewton
Location: McMillan Hospital (located at 1301 Belleville Ave)
Date/Time: Thurs., Aug 14 from 12:00-3:30pm
Atmore
Location: Atmore Community Hospital (located at 401 Medical Park Drive)
Date/Time: Friday, Aug 29 from 12:00pm-3:30pm
The Caring Times, a monthly newsletter, shares information and techniques that aid caregivers in coping and managing their loved one affected with Alzheimer’s disease. Receive the newsletter electronically by emailing: AFS@alzfamserv.org. You can also view back issues on the web at: www.alzfamserv.org.
For more information about any of these services, including arranging an appointment for a memory screen, please contact AFS at:
(850) 478-7790 or toll free at (866)-478-7790
Alzheimer's Family Services, Inc. (AFS) provides support to families coping with Alzheimer's disease. AFS, an affiliate of Covenant Hospice, Inc., provides enhanced community education, support and services for families dealing with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s Family Services, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. AFS serves Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties, Florida and Escambia County, AL.
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