VALDOSTA – The DHS offers My Friend’s House program for free to help families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

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My Friend’s House is a FREE program through the Department of Human Services / Social Work Program. It is designed to help families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Through its Alzheimer’s Daycare Program, My Friend’s House provides a day program for senior citizens who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It is a FREE service that promotes social, physical, creative, and cognitive stimulation through activities. It provides clients with the opportunity to stay physically active and make friends. My Friend’s House helps both clients and caregivers by easing some of the stress that comes with memory loss.

If you or anyone you know has a need for these services or would like more information, call (229) 293-6145 or 229-293-6146. The organization serves Lowndes and surrounding counties.

“My Friend’s House” is located at 109 W. Moore St., between Patterson St. and Oak St. Anyone interested in visiting can do so Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.