Smith communities host free support for caregivers of family, friends who have Alzheimer's, dementia

CHICAGO - Sept. 17, 2018 - PRLog -- Southwest Chicago and suburban families and caregivers of older adults living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia are invited to free support groups either Oct. 2 at Smith Village in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood or Oct. 4 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park. Both begin at 6:30 p.m.

    The hour-long gatherings at both life plan communities will be open to questions and comments from the assembled group about the various stages of cognitive loss. After the meetings, light refreshments will be served.

    On Tuesday, Oct. 2, social service director of long-term care Diane Morgan will welcome guest Dr. Michael Thomas, a former Smith Village medical director. He will speak on ageing and answer questions about dementia. The meeting will be at Smith Village, 2320 W. 113^th Place in Chicago. To reserve a seat, call 773-474-7300 or send an email to familyandfriends@smithvillage.org.

    Thursday, Oct. 4, Smith Crossing's social service director Amy Majcina and life enrichment director Dana Mahler will be having an open forum discussion about the different stages of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Smith Crossing is located at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park (enter at 104^th Avenue and 183^rd Street). To reserve a place, call 708-326-2300 or send an email to familyandfriends@smithcrossing.org.

About Smith Senior Living
   Smith Senior Living, a not-for-profit organization serving older adults, sponsors the only life plan communities in the Southwest sector of metropolitan Chicago. An innovative leader in providing the finest services and care, Smith established its first community in 1924. Today it provides spacious independent living residences, and apartments for assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care.
    For more information about Smith Crossing call 708-326-2300 or visit SmithCrossing.org. For Smith Village call 773-474-7300 or visit SmithVillage.org.