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Find a Person with Dementia Support Group
Find a Caregiver Support Group
Volunteer & Start a Support Group
Connect With Others Online
Person with Dementia Support Groups
Person with Dementia Support Groups are free of charge and are geared towards individuals who have recently been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment or dementia and are in the early stage of the disease progression. All support groups are facilitated by a trained Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Facilitator and meet at various locations and times. Virtual support groups are also available. Individuals are required to connect with the Alzheimer’s Association prior to joining the group. Please call our 24/7 Helpline at 1.800.272.3900 for more information.
Person with Dementia Support Groups offer:
- A safe place to meet and develop a mutual support system
- Exchange practical information about Mild Cognitive Impairment and dementia
- Talk through challenges and ways of coping with your diagnosis
- Share feelings, needs, and concerns
Caregiver Support Groups
Our Caregiver Support Groups are free of charge and open to the general public. All support groups are facilitated by a trained Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Facilitator and meet at various locations and times. Virtual support groups are also available. Most Caregiver Support Groups are for all types of dementia caregivers, although there are also specific groups designed for specific populations.
Caregiver Support Groups offer:
- Safe place to meet and develop mutual support system
- Exchange practical information on caregiving problems and possible solutions
- Talk through challenges and ways of coping
- Share feelings, needs and concerns
- Learn about resources available in your community
Types of Caregiver Support Groups:
In-Person General Dementia Caregiver Support Groups
General dementia caregiver support groups are designed for individuals who have cared for or are caring for a person with any type of dementia.
Call or email the Support Group facilitator to learn more.
Virtual General Dementia Caregiver Support Groups
General dementia caregiver support groups are designed for individuals who have cared for or are caring for a person with any type of dementia.
Call or email the Support Group facilitator to learn more.
Younger-Onset Caregivers
This group is specifically designed for caregivers who are supporting someone diagnosed with Younger Onset Dementia.
Call the Support Group facilitator to learn more.
Adult Children Caregivers
This group is specifically designed for Adult Children who have cared for or are caring for their parent(s) who currently have any type of dementia.
Email the Support Group facilitator to learn more.
LGBTQ+ Caregivers
This group is specifically designed for LGBTQ+ caregivers who are supporting someone diagnosed with any type of dementia. Email the Support Group facilitators to learn more.
Moving Forward - Life After Dementia Caregiving (For Partners)
This group is designed for spouses who have recently lost their partner due to Alzheimer’s and all other types of dementia. Although grief and loss are discussed at this group, this is not a typical grief group. The group focuses on building connections with others who understand the unique challenges of losing a spouse due to dementia and moving forward, life after dementia caregiving.
Call or email the Support Group facilitator to learn more.
Volunteer and Start a Support Group
Alzheimer's disease or another dementia is life-changing for both those who are diagnosed and those close to them. Our support groups provide a place to connect with others who truly understand.
Support Group facilitators are:
- Good Listeners
- Problem-solvers
- Have a sense of humor
- Comfortable with expressions of emotion
- Knowledgeable or willing to learn about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and caregiver issues
- Open to being trained as an affiliated volunteer support group facilitator with a commitment of at least one year
If you are interested in starting a Support Group, contact Rebecca Ayaz at 952.857.0535 or
rayaz@alz.org.
Already a Support Group Facilitator? Click
here for resources.
Connect with Others Online
The Alzheimer's Association ALZConnected® message boards and chat rooms are free online communication forums. Our message boards offer an online community for everyone affected by Alzheimer's or another dementia, including:
- People with the disease
- Caregivers
- Family members
- Friends
- Individuals who have lost someone to Alzheimer's
Join ALZConnected, the Alzheimer's Association online community.
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Support Group and Memory Clubs and their facilitators are not to be contacted for commercial purposes, solicitation or visits from anyone who is not currently caring for someone with dementia. Researchers and college-level students who wish to attend a group for purposes of study may submit requests to Jenna Pogorels at 218.722.4335 or jpogorels@alz.org.