The Wood County Committee on Aging is offering a Caregiver Support Group at two locations monthly.
The Wood County Senior Center support group, at 140 S. Grove Street, Bowling Green, is held the second Monday of every month at 2:30 p.m. The Perrysburg Area Senior Center support group, at 140 W. Indiana Avenue, Perrysburg, is held the fourth Thursday of each month at 10 a.m.
The next support group dates will be Monday, Jan. 10 (moved to accommodate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday) and Thursday, Jan. 27, respectively.
This group is for anyone providing caregiving assistance to individuals throughout Wood County. The group provides resources, advice on managing caregiver stress, recommendations, and an outlet for caregivers to connect with one another.
Contact Jessica Ricker, in the Social Services Department, for more information or to register at 419-353-5661 or 800-367-4935.
Pre-registration is required for this support group and space is limited. Respite is provided at the Wood County Senior Center group for care recipients and should be requested upon registering.
The mission of the Wood County Committee on Aging is to provide older adults with services and programs which empower them to remain independent and improve the quality of their lives.
For information on programs and services, contact the Wood County Committee on Aging at 419-353-5661, 800-367-4935 or www.wccoa.net.
