Support groups provide a forum for family members and caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease to share feelings, concerns and information, and to support each other in coping with the effects of the disease or a related disorder. Groups vary in size and frequency of meeting. Call the group leaders listed below for additional information.
Groups are open to the public. Many day programs and nursing homes also offer groups open to the families of their patients. Support groups are independently run and this listing should not be construed as a recommendation.
Basic Training for New Support Group Leaders
The Alzheimer's Association is pleased to offer workshops for new leaders of Alzheimer's support groups. Each workshop is designed to cover information about starting and leading an Alzheimer support group, and features our Support Group Leaders' Manual. For more information, call 800.272.3900.
