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American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®
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Including persons with early stage Alzheimer's disease in support groups and strategy planning

Mary E. McAfee, MSW

Patricia A. Ruh, MSW—Gerontology

Alzheimer's Association Metro Denver Chapter, Denver, Colorado

Paul Bell, PhD

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

Diane Martichuski, MS

Department of Psychology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

The Metro Denver Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association (ADRDA) conducted a pilot program that included early stage Alzheimer's patients in a group setting with family members. The goal of the program was to provide a positive arena where Alzheimer's patients and family members could develop strategies for issues to be considered following the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Participants felt that the program provided empowerment to the family unit. In addition, patients felt grateful for the opportunity to help plan their future care. Technological advances and public awareness of Alzheimer's disease, in conjunction with the increasing numbers of elderly, are yielding more early stage diagnoses of irreversible dementias. Patients in the early stages of these diseases need not be kept out of support groups—a positive environment where they can address some of their issues and problems.

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias®, Vol. 4, No. 6, 18-22 (1989)
DOI: 10.1177/153331758900400605
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