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Receive the Emotional
Support You Need

Support groups are regularly scheduled gatherings where you can join others to talk freely and confidentially about shared experiences and provide each other sympathy and encouragement. Our groups are facilitated by trained staff and volunteers. Respite care is provided at some groups with prior notice of at least one day.

Most of our support groups are designed to meet the needs of caregivers, but we offer some specialty groups, as well.  Be sure to check the details for each support group in which you are interested.  For newly diagnosed individuals and their care partners who are seeking support, please visit our Early Stage Engagement page.

Click here to open a calendar of ALL groups listed by location.

Adult Children Support Groups
     
1st Tuesdays at 6 pm
     Eddy Cohoes Campus
     421 Columbia Street, Building 300, Cohoes
     Facilatator:  Raema Mitchell

Connect with Others Online
ALZConnected is an online community for persons with Alzheimers, caregivers and providers. Users have access to community postings, message boards and chat rooms populated by people with common experiences. Our message boards have thousands of registered members from around the United States and thousands more who refer to the stories and information available 24 hours a day.
Join ALZConnected.
 
For more information on support groups,
or for help and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
call our Helpline at 800.272.3900.

 

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