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    Early-Stage Social Engagement Programs

    Early-Stage Social Engagement Programs

    A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is life changing. It can be difficult to chart a course for the future. Our early-stage social engagement programs are free and support groups offer a comfortable way to get active and connected to others in similar situations. Connecting with people who understand what you are going through can provide support, encouragement and inspiration.

    Early-Stage Support Groups

    Alzheimer’s Association early-stage support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia to share their experiences with others who understand. Pre-screening is required to join a support group. To register, call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

    Melville Early-Stage Support Group
    12:30-1:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month
    Alzheimer's Association office
    300 Broadhollow Road, LL100

    St. Charles Early-Stage Meetup
    (Caregiver Support Group will meet concurrently)

    1-2 p.m. Mondays from Apr. 13-June 8
    St. Charles Hospital, 200 Belle Terre Road, Port Jefferson

    Memory Cafe

    This is intended for those with memory concerns to attend with a family member, friend, or other care partner. Dates and Times will be announced. For questions or interested in hosting a Memory Cafe, please email longislandchapter@alz.org.

    Virtual Caregivers Book Club

    Facilitated by Linda Martinez, LCSW, Social Worker at NYU Langone Geriatric Medicine - Long Island, we will relate this story to our own experiences and feelings in our journey of loving somebody living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. We will relate this story to our own experiences and feelings in our journey of loving somebody living with dementia. Participants will be mailed paperback books.