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We offer support groups and several educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s as well as community members. Most of these programs are free of charge. For more information click here or call our 24-hour helpline at 1.800.272.3900.
| Please note: For June only, Barbara Saeman's group at the Library will be meeting on Weds, June 20th. |
Caregiver Support Group: Madison, WI (Monday afternoons)
When: First Monday of each month from 12pm-1pm starting 1/7/13 with the exception of May 2013.
Walk ins welcome or please RSVP to Kari Paterson, ph 608-203-8500 or kpaterson@alz.org.
Location: Vantage Place West (2nd floor conference room) 7818 Big Sky Drive, Madison WI 53719
*Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. If you would like to bring your own lunch, please do.
Caregiver Support Group: Madison, WI (Thursday evenings) - Exception for June 2013
When: FOR JUNE ONLY, Meeting will be Weds June 19th, Regular meetings continue in July Third Thursday of each month from 5pm-6pm
Walk ins welcome or please RSVP to Barbara Saeman at bsaeman@yahoo.com
Location: Madison Public Library- Alicia Ashman Branch, 733. N. High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53717 Library (608) 824-1780
Caregiver Support Group: Madison, WI (Tuesday afternoons)
When: Third Tuesday of each month from 12pm - 1pm, starting 5/21
RSVP preferred to Mary Hanson, mhanson@retirement.org
Location: Capitol Lakes, 333 W Main St, Madison, WI 53703 , (608) 283-2000
Caregiver Support Group: Janesville, WI/ Beloit, WI area (Thursday evenings)
When: 3rd Thursday of each month, 6-7pm
Walk ins welcome or please RSVP to Tammy Pence 608-295-2764
Location: New Life Assembly of God, 2416 N. Wright Rd., Rm 102, Janesville
Caregiver Support Group: Stoughton, WI
When: First & Third Tuesday of the month - Meeting Dates set for 4/16, 5/7, 5/21, 6/4, 6/18, 7/2, 7/16, 8/6, 8/20
RSVP to Jacob Dunn or Sonja pr3@stohosp.com
Location: Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St., Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 873-2356
Caregiver Support Grop: Sun Prairie, WI (Tuesday evenings)
When: Second Tuesday of the month, 6-7 p.m.
Location: Inside Lighthouse of Sun Prarie, 222 S. Bristol St. Sun Prarie, WI
Contact: Kim Peterson at (608) 347-3399 for more information
The Spry Society - An Early-Stage Social Engagement Program in Madison
Life takes turns.It helps to have friends around every corner.
Get out, get active and get connected with the Alzheimer’s Association Early-Stage Social Engagement Program, the Spry Society. The program offers a comfortable way to have fun and socialize with others who are living in the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment. Enjoy the company of others while you participate in a variety of fun group activities. The Spry Society is a free monthly program sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association and Coventry Village. Registration is required and space is limited. Call Kari Paterson with the Alzheimer’s Association of South Central Wisconsin to learn more about participating in the Spry Society.
Call For More Information • 608.203.8500or kpaterson@alz.org
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
Telephone
The Telephone Caregiver Support Group for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The purpose is to reach those caregivers who could benefit from a support group, yet find it difficult to travel to a meeting site.
More Info on the Telephone Support Group
