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Published on January 21, 2025
Anne Arundel County Offers In-Person and Virtual Support Groups for Caregivers in FebruarySource: Anne Arundel County, Maryland

The Department of Aging and Disabilities has scheduled support group meetings throughout February for Anne Arundel County caregivers, offering both in-person and virtual gatherings. In a no-fuss notice to the community, the department laid out options for family and military caregivers in need of assistance or camaraderie. In keeping with a clear-cut approach, no pre-registration is required for the in-person meetings slated for Glen Burnie and Annapolis, while a simple email is the key to accessing the virtual sessions.

Facing the everyday challenges caregiving brings, the Glen Burnie support group will convene once on Wednesday, February 5, from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. at 7320 Ritchie Highway. Not to be forgotten, the Annapolis group is slated for a meeting at 2664 Riva Road on Tuesday, February 18, from 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. All Anne Arundel County Public schools will see the in-person meetings canceled if they close or close early due to inclement weather, rightfully putting safety first.

For those unable to commit to daytime gatherings, a virtual support group is scheduled on Monday, February 24, from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Interested parties can reach out at [email protected] for the requisite Zoom link to join their peers in a digital forum. This approach floats a lifeline to caregivers who may battle the tethers of work schedules or other immovable commitments that prevent them from attending in person.

Additionally, the department encourages caregivers to harness the power of social media to sustain connections beyond these structured meetings. A Facebook Support Group page was established "to connect with each other, share your concerns and your experiences, and hopefully, laugh in between meeting times," as detailed by Anne Arundel County, Maryland. This digital platform, embracing Anne Arundel County's caregivers, hopes to cultivate a supportive community garden that blooms throughout the month.