Dementia Partners Support Group
Support group at Ferguson Family YMCA, 31 Westridge Market Pl, Candler, NC featuring community-led support for people with dementia and their caregivers, hosted in the multi-purpose room by Dementia Partners AVL. Geared toward older adults but open to all.
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