When Alzheimer’s or a related dementia is diagnosed in a family member, it can be devastating to the whole family. This is an especially cruel disease because it steals the very essence of the person in that the plaques that are formed in the brain of its victims removing all concept of reality.

It is also a disease that takes years to claim its victims and in its horrible wake claims all too many caregivers. Support groups can be a caregiver’s best friend.

Due to the generous offering of Southern Arizona Title Company’s spacious conference room, a new support group will soon be started in Rio Rico.

These meetings will be informal and will have Spanish-speaking associates present to translate and will provide helpful literature in Spanish and English.

The group will be moderated by Jean Tencza who has a master’s degree in social work and is a certified fiduciary.

The group is expected to start in early February. For more information, call (520) 377-8055.