Respite care available at Mulberry Gardens support group

PLANTSVILLE - Living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related memory disorder can be challenging and feel overwhelming 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 (Sept. 10) from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Facilitators Jenn Doty, BSW, social worker, and Ingrid Kausyla RN, BSN, director of wellness, provide suggestions, community support and a safe environment to listen or share thoughts and feelings. Mulberry Gardens is located at 58 Mulberry St. in the Plantsville section of Southington.

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