Arkansas Dementia Caregivers Support Groups
Our support groups bring together caregivers to offer encouragement, comfort, and advice for one another. We offer support groups that are in-person and virtual. Please see our list below to find a group that fits your needs.
- UAMS Stateweide Dementia Caregiver Support Group
- Dementia Caregiver Support Group w/ UAMS Center on Aging Northeast
- 3rd Wednesday at 1:00pm
- Contact Linday Willey at 870-207-7600 or lswilley@uams.edu to receive the Zoom link.
- River Valley Alzheimer's Support Group
- 2nd Thursday at 4pm
- 3501 Old Greenwood Road, Suite #3, Fort Smith, AR 72903
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield Community Room
- Contact Louise Spaunhurst | 479-883-6949
- Boone County Support Group
- 3rd Tuesday from 11:30-12:30
- Eagle Heights Baptist Church
- 703 E. Walters Ave., Harrison, AR
- Contact Ken Hoyt | 870-577-4810
- Avenir Dementia Support Group
- 4th Monday at 12:00pm
- 1967 W. Truckers Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72704
- Contact Brandi Schneider | 479-365-2855
- Bella Vista Support Group
- 1st Thursday at 12:30pm
- 20 Boyce Dr., Bella Vista, AR 72715
- Contact Brandi Schneider | 479-365-2855
- Sacred Heart of Mary Support Group
- 4th Wednesday at 2:00pm
- 1301 Frank Street, Barling AR 72923
- Contact Mary Stuttgen | mstuttgen@shmbarling.org
- Batesville Dementia Caregiver Support Group
- 2nd Thursday of the month at 6pm
- 1420 20th Street., Batesville, AR 72501
- Facilitator is Deanna Green
- Please call 800-272-3900 to register
- Greater Columbia County Caregiver Support Group
- 4th Wednesday of the month at 12pm
- Leila Enrichment Complex
- 600 Lelia Magnolia, AR 71753-4035
- Contact Barbara Lewis with questions
at barbarafumc@sbcglobal.net or 870-949-5088
- Greater Union County Caregiver Support Group
- 3rd Thursday of the month at 12pm
- Simmons Bank
- 2nd Floor Executive Dining Room. 100 Grove Rd., El Dorado, AR 71730
- Contact facilitator Nancy Bailey at 870-626-3089
Message Boards / Online Community
We host ALZConnected®, a free online community/message boards for everyone affected by Alzheimer's or another dementia. Individuals living with Alzheimer’s, caregivers, family members and friends can ask questions, get advice and find support.
Learn more: Join ALZConnected.