Starting Point Caregiver Stress-Busting Dementia Program


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 26, 2024


The Macon County Health Department’s Starting Point Division will be facilitating a Stress-Busting Dementia Program for family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The program will teach stress management techniques as well as relaxation and coping strategies for caregivers. This program is available at no cost.


Who: Family caregivers of a loved one with dementia

What: Multi-component program that will meet 90 minutes/week for 9 sessions. Will accept groups of up to 8 people.

Where: Macon County Health Department 1221 E. Condit St., Decatur, IL 62521

When: April 3rd – May 29th, Wednesdays from 1:00- 2:30 p.m.


For more information or to register, please call Angie or Becky at 217-423-6550.








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