01/22/2026
💜 Our First Dementia Support Group — and what a beautiful beginning 💜
Yesterday at Legacy Oaks of Midlothian Senior Living, we came together to host our very first Dementia Support Group, and it was everything we hoped it would be — safe, supportive, and full of heart.
🧠 This month’s focus: Combating Grief & Loss
Here’s what we walked through together:
• Understanding the many layers of grief in dementia caregiving
• Naming ambiguous loss — grieving someone who is still here
• Giving ourselves permission to feel joy and sorrow at the same time
• Healthy ways to process emotions without guilt
• Practical coping tools caregivers can use daily
❤️ What made it special
• Families shared openly and vulnerably
• Tips & tricks were exchanged caregiver-to-caregiver
• Laughter, tears, encouragement, and connection filled the room
• A small group that quickly felt like family
💙 We are honored to have Certified Dementia Practitioners on staff, walking alongside families with education, compassion, and real-life guidance through every stage of the journey. You do not have to do this alone.
📅 We’ll be meeting every third Wednesday, and we cannot wait for next month as we dive into effective communication techniques for supporting loved ones living with dementia.
🫶🏼 Thank you to caregivers who showed up, shared, listened, and leaned in. This is just the beginning.
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