Health Notes
The Amherst Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) will hold a support group meeting at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday in the Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. No fee. For information, call 636-4869, Ext. 318.
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Shapedown, a national weight management program for children and teens that supports families in creating an active lifestyle and healthy diet, will be offered in eight sessions from Tuesday to March 31. The program will be held from 6 to 8 p. m. at Catholic Health System Education Center, Suite 8A, Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Cheektowaga. For required registration, call 447-6205.
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The Alzheimer’s Association and DeGraff Adult Day Care will have a family support group meeting at 7 p. m. Wednesday in the day care center, 82 Mead St., North Tonawanda. Tips and techniques that will help make bathing a person with dementia easier will be discussed, along with ways to assist with dressing and grooming. For reservations, call 694-7662.
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The Erie County Department of Senior Services will hold a six-week “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” program from 6 to 8:30 p. m. Mondays (March 2 to April 6) in Elderwood Village at Glenwood, 5271 Main St., Williamsville. Caregivers will learn how to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, locate helpful resources and balance their lives while taking care of a physically or mentally impaired relative or friend.
Cost is $25, but there is no charge for members of Independent Health or Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY. Additional classes are being scheduled; for information or for required registration, call 858-2177 or e-mail caregiver@erie.gov . •••
The Mental Health Association in Niagara County will hold a support group for those dealing with depression and anxiety from 6 to 7:30 p. m. Mondayin the DeGraff Hospital conference dining room, 445 Tremont St., North Tonawanda. For information, call 433-3780, Ext. 10.
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Support groups, and phone numbers to call for information include: Alcoholics Anonymous First Step, 8 p. m Friday, auditorium, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 278-4569; Alcoholics Anonymous International Group, 6:30 p. m Saturday, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 278-4569; Narcotics Anonymous, 5
p. m., Sunday, Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, Niagara Falls, 278-4569.
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