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We have many support groups, at various times and locations. Check to see if there is a group close to you that fits your needs.
If you prefer, call our 24-hour Helpline at 1-800-272-3900.
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What Is a Support Group?
Support groups are regularly scheduled, free gatherings of persons who are providing care for persons with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The groups are facilitated by persons trained by the Alzheimer's Association and are held throughout the state in community-based settings. The primary purpose of these groups is to provide education/knowledge about the disease and caregiver skills. The combination of education and emotional support should enable caregivers to feel better at the end of the meeting. Groups remind caregivers they are not alone, give them a chance to say what they are feeling in a supportive environment, learn new strategies and resources in the community and foster support networks. Each group has its own character and each meeting is different. It may take some time to find the right group. Be sure to contact the group leader before attending group.
The schedule of groups is listed below. Be sure to contact the group leader before attending group.
Alzheimer Specific Support groups: These groups focus exclusively on the challenges and concerns of caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CAREGIVERS
(Updated 1/18/12)
What is a support group? Support groups are regularly scheduled, free gatherings of persons who are providing care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. The groups are facilitated by persons trained by the Alzheimer’s Association and are held throughout the state in community-based settings. The primary purpose of these groups is to provide education/knowledge about the disease and caregiving skills. The combination of education and emotional support should enable caregiver to feel better at the end of the meeting. Groups remind caregivers they are not alone, give them a chance to say what they are feeling in a supportive environment, learn new strategies and resources in the community and foster support networks. Each group has its own character and each meeting is different. It may take some time to find the right group.
The schedule of groups is listed below. Be sure to contact the group leader before attending group.
I. Alzheimer’s Specific Support Groups: These groups focus exclusively on the challenges and concerns of caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder.
| East Greenwich | Law Offices of Laura Krohn Every Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m. 398-8383 Laura Krohn |
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East Greewich Early Stage Spousal Support Group |
St. Luke's Church 1st Wednesday 6-8:00pm 451-3272 Randi Braunstein & Julie Herzlinger 451-3272 Randi |
| Greenville | Dora C. Howard Adult Day Center 4th Wednesday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 949-3890 Kathy Biddle |
| Lincoln | Lincoln Senior Center 3rd Thursday 10:30 a.m. 753-7000 Lois Durkin |
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Middletown Early Stage Group - Caregiver & Person w/diagnosis |
Calvary United Methodist Church |
| Newport | Newport Hospital 4th Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 846-0727 Kerry Murphy |
| North Kingstown |
Beechwood House |
| North Providence | Salvatore Mancini Center 4th Tuesday 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. 553-1031 Ext. 1095 Michelle McGuire |
| Pawtucket (formerly Providence Support Group) | Blackstone Terrace 750 East Ave. 1st Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00pm 368-1088 Carmen Roy 316-0433 Anita Minkin |
| Portsmouth | Multi-Purpose Senior Center Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. 683-4106 Judy Travis |
| Portsmouth | VNS of Newport & Bristol Counties 2nd Thursday 6:30 p.m. 682-2100 Susan Dugan, Nicky Piermont |
| Providence hablamos espanol |
Elmwood Adult Day Health Care Center 2nd & 4th Wednesday 4:00-5:30 p.m. 421-6300 Sheyla Montalvo & Maria Taveras |
| Warren | Warren Baptist Church 4th Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 396-5200 Joan Miller |
| Warwick | Odyssey Health Care 3rd Thursday 4:30-5:30 p.m. 738-1492 Rebecca Sousa |
| Woonsocket | Alternative Adult Care (Adult Day Care Provided) 1st Tuesday 4:00 p.m. 766-0516 Joanne Mondor & Sharon Gentry |
General Caregiver Support Groups
The groups listed below are some of those that provide support to caregivers of persons with any long-term health disorder. Many other long-term care facilities, adult day programs, assisted living facilities or senior centers may provide such groups as well.
| Pawtucket | Leon Mathieu Senior Center 4th Wednesday of month 5:30 p.m. 722-3560 Ext. 352 Jessica |
| South Kingstown | "The Center" at South Kingstown Senior Center 2nd Wednesday 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 783-0960 Kathy Swink |
