Services
Education/Wellness
Services
Support Groups
Diabetes Support Group
Meeting Dates: 3rd Wednesday of each month
September - May
Meeting Times: 3-4 PM
September 19: Carbohydrate Counting
October 17: Glucose meter update/Foot Car
November 21: Eating tips for the holidays
December 19: Take some time to De-stress in the stress filled Holiday
Season.
January 16: Staying Active in the winter
February 20: Carbohydrate counting
March 19: Cooking with artificial sweeteners
April 16: Glycemic index
May 21: Insulin Update/Timing your meals
There has been enough interest for FAMC to start a Diabetes Support Group
for individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. FAMC will use funds from
a Diabetes Self Management Grant received in 2006 to offset the costs of the
Support Group in order to provide it free of charge to it's participants.
The Support Group will provide opportunities for individuals to get together and
discuss topics related to diabetes. Individuals in the group do not have
to be diagnosed with diabetes. They can be a caretaker or family member of
a person with diabetes. Topics discussed will range from nutrition and
exercise to medication options. Each meeting will be a group discussion
format run by a FAMC facilitator. This will give participants the option
to discuss what works for them in any given situation. The program is
provided free of charge to individuals with diabetes or individuals who care for
people with diabetes. Advanced registration
is requested. For more information, please contact April Sorensen,
Education Coordinator at FAMC 605-598-6239.
Alzheimer's Disease and Other
Dementias Support Group
Meeting Dates: TBA
Meeting Times: TBA
FAMC is hoping to start a support group for adults who are currently
caring for individuals with Alzheimer's or other dementias. All interested
parties should contact April Sorensen at 1-605-598-6239. If started, the group will
meet once each month.
Cancer Support Group
Meeting Dates: 1st Thursday of every month
November 1: Available Resources - finding your way
through the maze of information
December 6: Talking with Family & Friends about your diagnosis
