The Alzheimer's Association offers support groups for family caregivers, as well as specialized groups (e.g., early stage group, frontal temporal lobe dementia caregiver group). Support Group Facilitators lead or co-lead a support group for family members and caregivers seeking assistance, emotional support and information on all topics related to Alzheimer’s disease: care giving from diagnosis through the continuum of care, legal issues, research and advocacy information and opportunities.
Experience with dementia as family caregiver, support group facilitation, or health care professional preferred.
If you are interested in this position, please visit volunteer.alz.org to complete our online application or reach out to us using the contact information provided.
About Alzheimer's Association - Greater Sacramento
Location:
1455 Response Road, Suite 190, Sacramento, CA 95815, US
Mission Statement
Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Description
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research. Our office is part of the Northern California & Northern Nevada Chapter. We enhance care and support for those affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, fund research to find a cure/treatment, and advocate at the federal, state and local levels for research, prevention and care initiatives.
