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Respite care available at Mulberry Gardens support group

Caring for someone with dementia? Learn communication and coping strategies. Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m., 58 Mulberry St., RSVP to 860.276.1020.

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 (Dec. 11) from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 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. To make respite arrangements or to register for the group, call Marie Terzak, retirement counselor, at 860.276.1020 several days in advance.

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.

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