Care Partner Support Group meets at OCPL

Dementia Friendly Owen County, in conjunction with Area 10 Agency on Aging, has partnered with the Alzheimer's Association to facilitate care partner support group meetings locally in 2026.

Support groups are held at the Owen County Public Library (OCPL) on the fourth Thursday of each month. Questions should be directed to Amy Guerrettaz by calling 812-935-2582 or emailing aguerrettaz@area10agency.org.

The meeting schedule for January through April 2026 is as follows:

Thursday, Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26, 5 to 6 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 26, 5 to 6 p.m.
Thursday, Apr. 23, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Apr. 23, 5 to 6 p.m.

Become a Dementia Friendly Business

Many Owen County organizations have completed Dementia Friendly Business training already, including McCormick's Creek State Park, Owen County EMS, Owen Valley Fire Territory, Owen County Public Library, Babbs Supermarket, Owen County Health Department, and Spencer Pride.

Recently, staff from Area 10, Home Instead and Owen Valley Memory Care each participated in Dementia Live®! By simulating sensory and cognitive changes, participants experience what it may feel like to live with dementia - deepening empathy and improving how we communicate, care, and connect.

Schedule a complimentary training, education event, or Dementia Live® experience for your business or group by contacting Area 10 Agency on Aging Dementia Outreach Specialist Amy Guerrettaz at 812-935-2582 or aguerrettaz@area10agency.org.