Respite care available at Mulberry Gardens caregivers support

SOUTHINGTON - Living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related memory disorder can be challenging and feel like a burden for families and caregivers. Hartford HealthCare’s Mulberry Gardens of Southington offers a free support group for families and caregivers on the second Tuesday of every month (except December) from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The next meeting will be Sept. 11. Mulberry Gardens is located at 58 Mulberry St. in the Plantsville section of Southington. Facilitators provide suggestions, community support and a safe environment to listen or share thoughts and feelings.

Respite care is available during the meeting at Mulberry Gardens’ Adult Day Center. Please call Marie Terzak, retirement counselor, at 860.276.1020 several days in advance to make arrangements or to register for the group.

Mulberry Gardens of Southington is a not for profit assisted living, adult day and memory care community, and a member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. To learn more, visit http://mulberrygardens.org.