Support Groups at Mercy Medical
Center-Centerville
FREE TO THE
COMMUNITY
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
This group provides support for caregivers
of those aected by Alzheimer's disease
and other dementias. It also provides
opportunities to learn more about
Alzheimer's and care partnering from peers
who have had similar experiences or have
the same questions and concerns.
Leader: Sherri Doggett, RN, 641-437-
3445 or sdoggett@mercydesmoines.org
Meets third Friday monthly from
9 to 10 a.m. in the South Cafeteria.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Diabetescan be an overwhelming disease
because it impacts so many areas of daily life.
It's important to have support. Jackie Kelly, RN,
will help lead discussions on topicsyou
choose.This isa time to bond and share
advice and life tips with other people living
with diabetes orwho are caring for those
with diabetes.
Program Leader: Jackie Kelly, RN, 641-
437-4420 or jkelly@mercydesmoines.org
Meets second Wednesday monthly from
5 to 6 p.m. in Conference Room A.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Open to all cancer patients — from the
recently diagnosed to those in treatment to
cancer survivors — this group aims to help
participants develop coping strategies and
address challenges in a friendly atmosphere,
as well as provide connections to community
agencies and programs.
Program Leader: Becky Marvin, 641-437-
3452 or rmarvin@mercydesmoines.org
Meets second Thursday monthly from
4 to 6 p.m. in Conference Room A.
PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP
This group helps to ease the burden for both
the patient and the caregiver while oering an
opportunity to learn more about the disease
and what other people are experiencing.
It also provides information about new
strategies and tools available to help in coping
and living with the disease.
Program Leader: Katy Dykes, DPT, 641-
437-3564 or kdykes@mercydesmoines.org
Meets third Thursday monthly from
5 to 7 p.m. in Conference Room A.
EVENTS
UPCOMING
Mercy Medical Center Centerville
1 Saint Joseph Dr
Centerville, IA 52544-9017
This publication in no way seeks to serve as a substitute for professional
medical care. Consult your doctor before undertaking any form of medical
treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines.
