A monthly Alzheimer’s Family Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at The Birches Assisted Living, 215 55th St., Clarendon Hills.

This free session is open to anyone dealing with a loved one’s memory impairment.

A certified palliative nurse with St. Thomas Hospice in Burr Ridge, Ellen Norton, RN, BSN, will present a talk titled, “An Overview of Hospice.” Norton will explain what hospice is, what it can do and when it is appropriate.

The support group is lead by Jackie Schwab, director of Encore and dementia services at The Birches. She has been trained in leading this group by the Alzheimer’s Association.

More than 4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to grow to more than 14 million by the middle of this century. No two people experience Alzheimer’s disease in the same way. As a result, there is no one approach to caregiving. Responsibilities can range from making financial decisions, managing changes in behavior, to helping a loved one get dressed in the morning.

The public is invited to attend this free program, space permitting, and registration is required. Call Jackie Schwab at (630) 789-1135.