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**Peekskill Caregiver Support Group Meeting Announced**

A support group for caregivers of loved ones with dementia is set to meet in Peekskill, New York. The group offers a platform for sharing experiences and gaining support from others who understand the challenges of caregiving.

The meetings will take place on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Peekskill Community Hub, located at 4 Nelson Avenue, Peekskill, NY, 10566.

Facilitated by Reverend George Coniglio and Sudha Ramaswami, the group aims to provide caregivers with practical information, coping strategies, and community resource information. Participants can also express their feelings and concerns in a supportive environment.

Attendance is free, and no pre-registration is required. The program is supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.

For more information, caregivers can contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800-272-3900 or visit their website at alz.org.

Source: City of Peekskill, New York | Peekskill NY

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Peekskill

Peekskill,NY

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