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Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups
Early-stage support groups
Our early-stage support groups intend to provide a safe and positive environment for individuals who have a physician’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, another dementia or a related disorder. People who attend should be comfortable and open to discussing their diagnosis and symptoms in a group setting. Prescreening is required prior to enrollment. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
Caregiver support groups
Our caregiver support groups offer comfort, reassurance, practical advice and a community of people who are facing similar challenges. These meetings are for unpaid family members or friends caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, another dementia or a related disorder. People who attend should be comfortable and open to discussing their experience in a group setting.Support group details are updated regularly and subject to change. Call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 with your questions. Note that our caregiver support groups are not appropriate for professionals or paid caregivers.
- Richmond Area Support Groups
- Fredericksburg
- Middle Peninsula/Northern Neck
- Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Memory Cafe
At a Memory Cafe, persons living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias and their loved ones enjoy socializing in a relaxed café setting. There is no set agenda. Families meet and socialize in an environment that is accepting and non-judgmental.Memory Cafe Richmond — 3rd Thursdays | 10:30 a.m. - Noon
- Location: VCU Health Hub at 25th, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A, Richmond, VA
- Huguenot Road Baptist Church | Meetings in January, May and September
- Chesterfield Baptist Church | Meetings in February, June and October
- Bensley Community Building | Meetings in March, July and November
- Stonebridge Recreation Center | Meetings in April, August and December
- Location: Fredericksburg Branch Library, 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Dates:
- Friday, April 25
- Friday, July 25
- Friday, October 24
- Location: Salem Church Branch Library, 2607 Salem Church Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
- Dates:
- Friday, March 21
- Friday, June 20
- Friday, September 19
- Friday, December 19
ALZConnected® online community
ALZConnected is a free online community designed for people living with dementia and those who care for them. Members can post questions about dementia-related issues, offer support, and create public and private groups around specific topics.24/7 Helpline
Talk to a dementia expert with our free 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900. Help is available any time, day or night. Get confidential emotional support, crisis assistance, local resources and information in over 200 languages.Become a Support Group Facilitator
If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity that gives you in-person contact with families that are coping with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, facilitating a support group might be a good fit for you.Our Support Group Facilitators help create a safe, open environment for caregivers or people living with dementia to share their feelings, thoughts and experiences. Volunteer as a Support Group Facilitator.
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