Watertown Area Memory Care & Aging Network
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Watertown Memory Care Support Group
Our support group's mission is to raise awareness, support research, and to provide education, hope and respite for caregivers.
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What goes on at a meeting?
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2024 Support Group Schedule
First Wednesday of each month at 7pm located at the Watertown Event Center
West Highway 212 / 1901 9th Ave SW Watertown, SD 57201
July 10, 2024
Topic: "Let's Talk"
Group chat.
August 7, 2024
Topic: "State Program Overview and Ombudsman's Program in Long Term Care"
Speaker: Christine Ruml, Regional Ombudsman DHS of SD
September 4, 2024
Topic: "Creating Moments of Joy"
Speaker: Jolene Brackbery
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Book Study Discussion
*Bring your book and questions.
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October 2, 2024
Topic: "Memory Testing: You Pass!"
Speaker: Dr. Lee Hendricks, PSY. D, Firefly Counseling
November 6, 2024
Topic: "Dementia Updates"
Speaker: Aaron Shives, MD, Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic
December 4, 2024
Topic: "Candy's Caregiver Christmas"
Speaker: Candy Koepke
Contact
Connie Lake, Facilitator
Find our support group on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WatertownMemoryCareSupportGroup/