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MS Family Caregiver Support Group
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2nd Tuesday of every month | 6:45 - 8:15 pm
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Join other family caregivers of people with MS — spouses, partners, siblings, adult children, parents — to share concerns, stories, and resources. New members are always welcome. There is no charge for the group, but registration is required. Please call 202-296-5363 or email Kdougherty@MSandYOU.org.
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Myasthenia Gravis Support Group
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3rd Satruday of the month | 10am - Noon
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Call Bill DeLarenzo; 301 384-1229 for details.
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Sjogren's Syndrome Support Group
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2nd Tuesday of the month | 6:30-8:30 pm
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Sjögren's ("SHOW-grins") is a chronic autoimmune disease in which white blood cells attack the moisture-producing glands. The hallmark symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth, but it is a systemic disease, and can spread throughout the entire body causing joint pain, major organ failure, and lymphomas. Provides Sjogren's Syndrome patients and family members an opportunity to learn more about the disease, how to manage its symptoms, and provides emotional support. This is done by confidential patient-to-patient sharing discussions and/or by having an informative presentation by a healthcare professional or other expert.
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Stroke Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers
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1st Tuesday of every month | 7-9
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A social-worker facilitated session presented by The Bethesda Chapter of the Montgomery County Stroke Association. All sessions are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the MCSA Web site at www.mcstroke.org or call the MCSA hotline at 301-681-6272.
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