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Mayo Clinic hosts two virtual support groups that may interest you.

1) Caring Conversations Support Group
Caring Conversations is a virtual support group intended for anyone who is providing support and care to a spouse, partner, or other relative or close friend living with Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body dementia, Frontotemporal degeneration, mild cognitive impairment or a related disorder. Led by Mayo Clinic facilitators, the purpose of these meetings is for individuals to feel heard, understood and supported. The group offers a place to share experiences and feelings confidentially with others who are on a similar path with opportunities for reflection, problem-solving, and information gathering. Meetings are open to the public and are free.

DATE AND TIME LOCATION FOR MORE INFORMATION
1st Thursday of each month
11:00-Noon CST (12-1 p.m. EST)
Contact: Jodi Melius at melius.jodi@mayo.edu or call 507-284-1324

2)Caring for Lewy Education & Support
Caring for Lewy is a monthly education and support program uniquely designed for families and relatives who provide care and/or support to a person with LBD. The program offers a group setting where participants share experiences and feelings confidentially with others who are on a similar caregiving path with opportunities for reflection, problem-solving, and information exchange. Some of the meetings will include a presentation by Mayo Clinic experts from both Rochester MN and Jacksonville FL on topics related to LBD. Time for questions and discussion will follow. The program is open to the public and is free.

DATE AND TIME LOCATION FOR MORE INFORMATION
2nd Thursday of each month
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CST (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST)
Contact: Jodi Melius at melius.jodi@mayo.edu or call 507-284-1324

All welcome.

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I live in St Petersburg ,Fl. Are any of these care groups available on Zoom ? Since I can not attend in person .
Thankyou. Kelly Wilbanks