Dementia Education and Support Program
Dementia Workshops
Sixty Plus sponsors workshops throughout the year for families and friends caring for someone with dementia. They are open to anyone in the community, but they are not appropriate for hired in-home or residential facility workers.
The workshops address topics such as:
- Caregiver stress
- Where to go for help
- Understanding the healthcare system
- Legal and financial considerations
- Managing difficult dementia behaviors
Individual and Family Consultations
Clinical social workers at Sixty Plus consult with older adults experiencing memory loss, and with their family caregivers who are concerned. Either the older adult or caregiver must use Piedmont Healthcare physicians to qualify for this service. There are no fees involved, but donations are appreciated and are tax deductible.
For more information, call 404-605-3867.
Dementia Caregiver Support Groups
Sixty Plus sponsors monthly caregiver support groups. These groups offer emotional support and practical information to family and friends caring for those with memory loss. They are open to anyone in the community. There is no charge for the support groups.
- Second (2nd) Tuesday of the month at 1:00-2:30pm-Virtual
V Facilitator: Heidi Roy, LCSW
Phone: 678-580-9764
Email: Heidi.roy@piedmont.org
Virtual platform: WebEx with link sent by email
- Second (2nd) Thursday of the month at 1:00-2:30pm
Location: Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church
Community Wellness Center, Fireside Room
2715 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Facilitator: Heidi Roy, LCSW
Phone: 678-580-9764
Email: Heidi.roy@piedmont.org
- Last Monday of the month, 1:30-3:00pm
Heritage Senior Center
1050 Florence McGarity Blvd
McDonough, GA 30252
Facilitator: Ashley Woodbridge to register
Phone: 470-445-1965
Email: Ashley.woodbridge@piedmont.org
- Fayetteville - Third (3rd) Wednesday of the month from 1:30-3:00pm
Location: Fayette Hospital, 1255 Highway 54 West, Fayetteville, GA 30214, in the 1279 building, top floor, conference room D
Facilitator: Lynnette Dunn, LMSW
Phone: 404-326-0219
Email: Lynnette.dunn@piedmont.org
- Peachtree City - Third (3rd) Thursday of the month from 1:30-3:00pm
Location: "The Gathering Place" Fayette Senior Services, 203 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City, GA 30269
Facilitator: Lynnette Dunn, LMSW
Phone: 404-326-0219
Email: Lynnette.dunn@piedmont.org
- First (1st)Tuesday of each month, 10:00–11:30am
Tommy Thompson Senior Center
29 Hospital Road
Newnan, GA 30263
Facilitator: Maggie McDonald
Contact: 404-693-7387
Email: maggie.mcdonald@piedmont.org