Alzheimer’s Association - National Capital Area Chapter - Support Groups

Peer-led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are

facilitated by trained volunteers. If you are considering attending a support group note that groups are meeting over the phone or virtually due to coronavirus precautions. Please contact the facilitator listed to verify meeting information and receive meeting instructions.

Sunrise of Rockville | 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. | Carole Ashendorf csa9606@gmail.com, 281.216.0940 | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitator.

Holy Cross Resource Center | (Three groups for adult children) | Mondays at 6:00 p.m., Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m., Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., | Sister Kathy Weber 301.754.7152 | RSVP Required. Call the facilitator.

Holy Cross Resource Center | (Three groups for spouses) | Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., Thursdays at 3:00 p.m., Fridays at 10:00 a.m. | Sister Kathy Weber 301.754.7152 | RSVP Required. Call the facilitator.

Leisure World on Georgia Avenue | 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. | Sandy Levy smlevy54@gmail.com , 781.595.8732, Nina Helwig, ninahelwig5@gmail.com | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitator

Brook Grove | 3rd Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. | Laura Rounds lrounds@bgf.org , 301.260.2300 | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitator.

Café Latino (Spanish language) | 2nd Saturday at 10:00 am | Diana Backlund and Sarah Rodriguez, alz.cafelatinova@gmail.com | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitators.

Sandwich Gen | Every Thursday at 8:00 pm | Linda Weitzman lcweitzman@gmail.com | Megna Guggari mvguggari@gmail.com | Dana Belongia & Alex Lopez nationalcapalz@gmail.com | RSVP Required. Email the facilitators.



Questions: please call Sheila Griffith, Program Manager, Montgomery County-240-844-3608 or email:  sagriffith@alz.org

Chinese Culture and Community Service - Updates

Webinar Review: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia 講座重溫“艾爾茲海默症與失智症簡介”   Building Better Caregivers Workshop   失智病患護理工作坊   Partnering with Living Well Center of Excellence, CCACC Health Center will provide a 6-week (2 hours each week) workshop to provide support for caregivers for demented patients. Registration for this workshop is full. We are planning for another group in June. Check our website and pre-register for our next group. CCACC與Living Well Center of Excellence 將於2月24日期開始，聯合推出“失智病患護理工作坊。”  該課程目前名額已滿。我們計劃6月份會再次推出該課程。請點擊以下鏈接，預先登記: Pre-registration for future workshop: https://www.ccacchealth.org/workshops     COVID-19 Rapid at Home Kits 继续免费发放新冠病毒居家快篩試劑   We received additional COVID Home Test kits from MoCo DHHS. We will disseminate this resource while supplies last. Please fill out the form below to reserve your kits: https://rb.gy/6a5g9q Pick Up Time: Monday-Friday, 3-5 pm Address: 9318 Gaither Road, Suite 205, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 診所現有更多的新冠自測試劑供社區居民領取。請填寫以上表格，並致電240-393-5950 預約領取時間。         CCACC COVID Vaccine Clinics Update  新冠疫苗信息更新   Upcoming COVID Vaccine Clinics   3月新冠疫苗注射 时间表   3/4/2022 Pfizer Vaccine 5-11 Year Old 輝瑞兒童疫苗 (5-11歲) https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/1991600832 3/4/2022 Pfizer Clinic for 12 and above 輝瑞疫苗 （12歲以上） https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/0390621139 3/11/2022 Moderna Vaccine 莫多納疫苗（18歲以上補針） https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/1160924930 More Clinics 更多疫苗站信息:  https://www.ccacchealth.org/vaccines     Community Health Talk 社區健康信息講座   Zoom Link：  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84298517426?pwd=ZmNUM1Z4RHRWUVFidlVtS0tVQkxOQT09 Meeting ID: 842 9851 7426   Support CCACC Health     Copyright © 2022 Chinese Culture and Community Service, Inc., All rights reserved. You are receiving this email either because you have used CCACC Health's services or have opted into the mailing list on our website. We send health news updates to our valued customers to let them know about upcoming events and health updates.

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center

 

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center provides information about treatment, clinical trials, and VA benefits to veterans suffering from asbestos-related illnesses. They have helped hundreds of veterans pursue compensation after developing mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer from their asbestos exposure in the military.

ABOUT: The Mesothelioma Veterans Center

No one gets left behind. To that end, they strive to provide veterans diagnosed with asbestos illnesses the best information, advice and assistance. From filing for VA Disability Compensation to helping veterans find the best medical treatment.

Because veterans comprise the single largest group of Americans diagnosed with mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancers each year, they are the most affected, yet their needs are the most underserved. There are many benefits available to veterans, which many overlook. The Mesothelioma Veterans Center envision a day when they are able to ensure that every veteran diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer is able to get the best medical treatment available and that they receive any and all VA benefits for which they are eligible.

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center provides advice that is founded on VA law and publication. They never speculate and speak only of what they know to be true. 

Attention to detail is the cornerstone of our approach to each VA claim. Every asbestos-related claim is different. Therefore, The Mesothelioma Veterans Center will provide the veteran with the information and guidance that they need to ensure that their claim is complete, correct, and compelling. 

Contact the Mesothelioma Veterans Center

County's Latino Health Initiative

 

The Latino Health Initiative is comprised of dedicated Montgomery County Department of Health and

Human Services staff, expert volunteer professionals that make up our Latino Health Steering Committee, and our passionate cohort of volunteer Community Health Workers. Together this dynamic group works throughout the county to improve the health and wellbeing of Latinos by enhancing coordination of health programs and services, developing innovative program models and services, and advocating for policies and practices that enhance the quality of life for all County residents.

Since its founding in 2000, LHI has been addressing the health, language, economic and professional disparities impacting Latinos by developing innovative program interventions responding to their needs. Over the past 20 years, LHI has played a key role in developing solutions to problems that impact the health and wellness of Montgomery County residents.


To learn more about the County's Latino Health Initiative, click here.

County's African American Health Initiative

Montgomery County's African American Health Program (AAHP) is committed to eliminate health

disparities and improve the number and quality of years of life for African Americans and people of African descent in Montgomery County, MD.


The Vision for the AAHP is to committed to ensuring African Americans and people of African descent in Montgomery County will be as healthy and safe as the rest of the population. It will achieve this by helping to :

Raise awareness in the Montgomery County community about key health disparities.
Integrate African American health concerns into existing services and programs.
Monitor health status data for African Americans in Montgomery County.
Implement and evaluate strategies to achieve specific health objectives.


The AAHP works with the community to:

Bring together community partners and resources in a collaborative and effective manner to support AAHP goals.
AAHP focuses on six major health areas: infant mortality, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, oral health, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Services provided include outreach, health education, support groups, and nurse case management. The program is staffed by a wide range of healthcare professionals, including physicians, registered nurses, health educators, and community outreach personnel.

To view currently programming and events, click here.

Montgomery County's Asian American Health Initiative - Health and Wellness Outreach

 

The cornerstone of AAHI is the provision of quality health education and robust community outreach. The

goal of health education and community outreach is to empower individuals to take control of their health by providing them with the information and resources they need to make changes in their lives.

AAHI has developed a library of multilingual and culturally-relevant educational materials in the form of pamphlets, brochures, booklets, and posters regarding a variety of diseases and illnesses of concern to the Asian American community. Some of these materials are available for electronic download on the Resources page of this website and are used in various health education efforts, such as through social media, the AAHI newsletter, and print media.

AAHI’s comprehensive outreach efforts serves as another major platform to share health education materials. AAHI’s outreach strategy ensures that community members both increase their knowledge of specific health concerns impacting their community, and are aware of programs, services, and other culturally-specific resources that are available to them locally.

Click here to view the AAHI's online listings

ALS Montgomery County MD Chapter

DC/MD/VA Chapter serves Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. Whether you're a person with ALS,

a family member or friend of someone living with ALS, or a caring soul who wants to know more about the disease and what you can do to help, you've come to the right place.

Montgomery County, MD Support Group
DATE & TIME : Typically 4th Sunday of Month; 2:00- 4:00 pm
LOCATION: Virtual

ZOOM: **For virtual login and zoom info, please click here

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Facilitator: Joan Deye
Email: deyejoan@yahoo.com
Telephone: 301-938-1598

Click here to visit the ALS website