Alzheimer's Support Group

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100 North Date Street
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Web site:
www.nm-alzheimers.org

Administrative Contact
Janice Grasse, Facilitator
(575) 894-1288
e-mail to:
janiebird2@yahoo.com

Agency Telephone Numbers

  • Hotline/Talkline
  • (800) 777-8155
  • Information Only
  • (575) 894-1288

Mission Statement
The purpose of the support group is to provide an opportunity for family members, friends, caregivers and other interested individuals to meet regularly for mutual emotional support and to exchange coping skills with one another in matters relating to Alzheimer's disease.

Governed By
The NM Alzheimer's Association Chapter, 1100 South Main Street in Las Cruces. The telephone number is (888) 588-0005.

Administrative Overview
The support group is affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association - a national advocacy agency. The New Mexico Alzheimer's Association has a main office in Albuquerque and branch offices in Farmington, Las Vegas, Las Cruces and Roswell.

Agency Sites

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
100 North Date Street
Truth or Consequences, NM<  87901
Janice Grasse, Facilitator (575) 894-1288
Information Only (575) 894-1288

Agency Services

Mutual Support Groups * Caregivers

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP

AGE RANGE No restrictions
DESCRIPTION Mutual support group for family, friends and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the County Commissioners Office Chambers Building in Truth or Consequences ("the building with the hands").  Participants may attend caregiver trainings and receive caregiver services and resources provided by the New Mexico Alzheimer's Association.
ELIGIBILITY Family, friends and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients.
FEES No fee
APPLICATION none


Report date: 8/22/2005