Did you know that the Alzheimer’s Association offers education, support groups and opportunities for volunteering and socialization to those living in the early stage of Alzheimer’s and related dementias? “Early-Stage" refers to people, irrespective of age, who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders and are in the beginning stages of the disease.

• Education -The Association offers a seven week series for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners. In Franklin County, the program is called "Journeys" and in Delaware County it is call "Reflections." Each two hour meeting includes an educational presentation followed by separate peer discussion groups- one group of individuals living with memory loss and the other group with care partners. 

Click here for more information on Journeys

• Support -The Association offers a support group for individuals of any age living with early stage dementia and their care partners. The Association also currently offers two evening support groups for individuals diagnosed with Young-Onset Dementia.

Young Onset Dementia Support Group

Get the support you need!
An opportunity for the person with memory impairment and their family member(s) to participate in group discussions about resources and coping techniques for managing memory loss and planning for the future.

4th Monday of the month
Dinner at 6:00pm
Group at 6:30pm

New Life Church
3690 N Stygler Rd
Gahanna, OH 43230
Pre-screening is required. For more information, please contact Katie White at (614) 457-6003.

Early Stage Dementia Support Group

Get the support you need!
An opportunity for the person with memory impairment and their family member(s) to participate in group discussions about resources and coping techniques for managing memory loss and planning for the future.

The Group meets the 3rd Friday of the month from 9:00-10:00 AM at the Gerlach Center for Senior Health, 3724-A Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214.

Pre-screening is required. For more information, please contact Katie White at (614) 457-6003.

• Volunteering-The Association is developing a monthly volunteer opportunity for individuals living in the early stage. 

• Activity -The “Sparking Imaginations” program is a group tour led by specially trained Museum docents at the Columbus Museum of Art. Participants have lively discussions in the gallery about art, ideas and memories over the course of an hour. Tours are available at 1:00 PM the last Tuesday of every month.

Please call 614-629-5947 one week in advance to register.

All opportunities require pre-screening or registration. Please contact Katie White at 1-800-272-3900 or kwhite@alz.org for more information about these opportunities in Franklin County. **

• Early Stage Socialization - The Alzheimer’s Association also offers weekly early stage socialization programs in Delaware and Marysville. The “Day Out Club” and the “Retreat” are social engagement programs designed for individuals living in the early stage of dementia who come together to exercise their brains and bodies, participate in community service projects, and other activities to stimulate their mind.

Please contact Bernie Sanders, LSW regarding the Day Out Club in Delaware at 740-363-1365 or Denise Brembeck, LISW regarding the Retreat in Marysville at 1-800-272-3900.