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Donate NowHawaii Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups
Trained facilitators lead support groups via phone, video or in person. All services and resources are free.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS BY COUNTY
O’AHU
East O'ahu (virtual)
2nd Monday of the month
7 – 9 PM
To register, please contact Gina Plummer at 808.518.6648 or email geplummer@alz.org.
Central (in-person)
3rd Monday of the month
6:30 – 8 PM
The Plaza at Pearl City
1048 Kuala Street, Pearl City
To register, please contact Gina Plummer at 808.518.6648 or email geplummer@alz.org.
Windward (in-person)
4th Thursday of the month
6:30 – 8 PM
The Plaza at Kaneohe
46-068 Alaloa Street, Kaneohe
To register, please contact Gina Plummer at 808.518.6648 or email geplummer@alz.org.
HAWAI'I ISLAND
Waimea (in-person)
3rd Friday of the month
2:30-4 PM
Tutu's House Waimea
64-1032 Mamalahoa Hwy # 305, Waimea
Space is limited; register by clicking here or contact Nic Los Banos at nklosbanos@alz.org or call 808.518.6649.
Hilo (in-person)
3rd Tuesday of the month
1 - 2:30 PM
Aging and Disability Resource Center
1055 Kino`ole Street
Hilo, Hawaii
Space is limited; register by clicking here or contact Nic Los Banos at nklosbanos@alz.org or call 808.518.6649.
Hawaii Island One (virtual)
1st Wednesday of the month
10–11 AM
To register, please contact Nic Los Banos at nklosbanos@alz.org or call 808.518.6649.
Hawaii Island Two (virtual)
3rd Thursday of the month
4:30–5:30 PM
To register, please contact Nic Los Banos at nklosbanos@alz.org or call 808.518.6649.
KAUA'I
Central Sunset (in-person)
3rd Thursday of the month
5:30 - 7 PM
Regency at Puakea
2130 Kaneka Street, Lihue
To register please click here.
Westside (in-person)
Last Thursday of the month
5:30 - 7 PM
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital - Conference Room AB
4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea
To register please click here.
Eastside Afternoon (in-person)
First Monday of the month
12:30 - 2 PM
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapaa
To register please click here.
North Shore (in-person)
1st Wednesday of the month
5 - 6:30 PM
Church of the Pacific - Covered Lanai
4520 Kapaka Street, Princeville
To register please click here.
Questions about any Kauai County Support Groups? Please contact Cindy Fowler at cfowler@alz.org or 808.518.6655
MAUI COUNTY
Maui County (virtual)
3rd Wednesday of the month
12 - 1 PM
To register, please click here.
Maui Island (in-person)
4th Thursday of the month
4–5:30 PM
Roselani Place
88 South Papa Avenue, Kahului
To register, please contact Cindy Fowler at cfowler@alz.org, or call 808.518.6655.
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. Please call or email the meeting contact before attending to confirm that days, times and locations are accurate as listed. Please note that our caregiver support groups are not appropriate for professionals or paid caregivers.
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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