In an initiative unique to this part of Illinois, Southeastern partners with programs which provide services to older adults to provide
education and outreach to individuals and families regarding the mental health needs of older adults. A key part of the program is in
facilitating coalition groups in Crawford, Edwards, Hamilton, Jasper, Lawrence,Richland,Wabash, Wayne and White counties. These groups
provide networking and education to the community, primary care providers and other agencies.
Alzheimer's Support Group
| Deb Weger, Support Group Facilitator, Crawford County
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| Southeastern Illinois Counseling Centers, Inc. along with the Carbondale Alzheimer's Association continues to facilitate an Alzheimer's Support Group each month. The support group is located in Crawford County.. The group provides education, support and referrals for caregivers who work with someone who has Alzheimer's disease or any related illness. For more information, contact Deb Weger at 618-546-5232 |
Memory Assessment Program
Juanita Suro, Gero-Psych Specialist
Cindy Bradham, Information Management Coordinator
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This program is an extension of SIU School of Medicine's Memory and Aging Clinic and the Regional
Alzheimer Assistance Center for the Illinois Departmentof Public Health
to provide early assessment of Alzheimer's and other memory related disorders. The initial assessment
can take place in any of the nine counties listed above and is free of charge. |
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more information on these programs contact
Juanita Suro at 618-395-4309 x230 or
Cindy Bradham at 618-395-4309 x 237
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