We are the families and "friends-like-family" of the Hearthstone residents. We've spent many years in life and love together. We want our close connection to continue, expanded now to include a bigger Hearthstone "family." We are an important part of the picture, doing things to help, that create enjoyment and meaningful connection. We want to be sure we have the opportunity to keep doing, loving, and giving, with ease, in our own styles, respecting the demands of the disease we are facing together
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Hearthstone Family Meeting
Hearthstone family members and friends meet once a month at each residence on a regular day and time. We schedule one main topic and save time to ask questions and give advice.
We're getting smart... We're making a difference... It's good to be together
We're not the typical "support group" although support happens because of what we learn, what we do together, and the insights, successes, and challenges that we share. And, we're not the typical "family council" acting as formal advisors, although we do find that we provide a valuable perspective and that Hearthstone staff find our insights interesting and helpful.
Some of the topics we have already discussed with experts from Hearthstone and from the field of Alzheimer's disease are ...