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Alzheimer's Association Support Groups for Family Caregivers

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder does not have to be a lonely experience, although it is common to feel alone—to think that no one can understand what is happening.

There are support groups that meet throughout the state, at various time and locations.

For more information about support groups in your area, call the office nearest to you.

Hawaii Support Groups - Hilo Area: Chris Ridley at 808.443.7360 
                                          Kona Area: Sheoli Makara at 808.238.0484

Kauai Support Groups - Humberto Blanco at 808.245.3200

Oahu Support Groups - Stephanie Rizzo-Murray at 808.591.2771

Maui Support Groups - Call Lynsey Capone at 808.242.8636

If you prefer, call our 24/7 Helpline:  1.800.272.3900


Connect with others online

The Alzheimer’s Association message boards and chat rooms provide a virtual online community for persons with Alzheimer's, caregivers and care providers. Our message boards have thousands of registered members from around the United States and thousands more who refer to the stories and information that is available 24 hours a day.

Join the Alzheimer’s Association online community.

 

Early Stages Support Group

Contact Stephanie Rizzo-Murray at 808.591.2771 for details.  


Hawaii Support Groups

Hilo Area:

2nd Tuesday, 10am
Church of the Holy Cross
440 W. Lanikaula, Hilo

Map to Church of the Holy Cross

2nd Wednesday, 5pm
Aging and Disability Resource Center
1055 Kinoole Street, Hilo

Map to Aging and Disability Resource Center


3rd Thursday, 9am
Hawaii Island Adult Care
34 Rainbow Drive, Hilo

Map to Hawaii Adult Care


Kauai Support Groups

Lihue Support Group 
3rd Thursday, 2:00 pm 
Agency on Elderly Affairs 
4444 Rice Street, Suite 330

Map to Agency on Elderly Affairs

Princeville Support Group 
2nd Thursday, 3:00 pm 
Church of the Pacific 
4520 Kapaka St

Regency At Puakea Support Group 
Last Tuesday (of the Month), 4:30 pm
2130 Kaneka Street
Call Humberto at 245-3200 to reserve a space

Map to Regency at Puakea


Westside Support Group 
4th Thursday, 3:30
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, Conference Room C  
4643 Waimea Canyon Dr

Map to Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital 


Oahu Support Groups

Early Stages Support Group
Contact Stephanie Rizzo-Murray at 808.591.2771 or srizzo@alz.org for details.

Aiea/Pearl City
3rd Monday, 7:00 pm
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
98-939 Moanalua Road 

Map to St. Timothy's Episcopal Church

East Honolulu/Niu Valley 
2nd Monday, 7:00 pm
Kilohana UM Church - Room 6
5829 Mahimahi Street

Map to Kilohana UM Church

Honolulu/Makiki
4th Thursday, 10:00 am
Central Union Church - Fireside Room
1660 South Beretania Street

Map to Central Union Church

Honolulu/Central
4th Saturday, 3:00 pm
The Plaza at Punchbowl 
918 Lunalilo Street., 1st Floor Activity Room 

Map to The Plaza at Punchbowl

Kailua
3rd Tuesday, 6:00 pm
Castle Medical Center - Wellness Center
640 Ulukahiki Street

Map to Castle Medical Center

Kaneohe
2nd Saturday, 10:00 am
King Intermediate School - Portable #1
46-155 Kamehameha Hwy.

Map to King Intermediate School 


Mililani Mauka
4th Wednesday, 6:30pm
Plaza at Mililani
95-1050 Ukuwai Street

Map to Plaza at Mililani

 

Maui Support Groups

Wailuku
3rd Thursday, 5:15-6:15pm
Hale Makua Wailuku Activity Department
1540 Lower Main St
Wailuku, HI 96793

Map to Hale Makua

Lahaina
1st Wednesday, 5-6pm
Kaunoa Senior Center
788 Pauoa St
Lahaina, HI 96761

Map to Kaunoa Senior Center

 

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