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    Person with Dementia Support Groups

    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

    In Person Support Groups

    Burnsville, MN
    *These groups are full and there is a waitlist at this time. 

    Day: 2nd Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900 

    Day: 3rd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Duluth, MN
    Day: 2nd Monday (recurring each month)
    Time: 3 - 4 p.m.
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Maple Grove, MN
    Day: 4th Wednesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Rochester, MN
    Day: 1st Monday (recurring each month)
    Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Day: 1st Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: noon - 1 p.m.
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Rosemount, MN
    Day: 3rd Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 11 a.m. - noon
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Wayzata, MN
    Day: 2nd and 4th Fridays (recurring each month)
    Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Virtual Support Groups

    Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA)
    This group is intended specifically for those in the early stages of PCA
    1st Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 4 - 5 p.m.
    Location: Virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    Younger Onset
    This group is intended specifically for those diagnosed under the age of 65
    3rd Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
    Location: Virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    2nd Thursday (recurring each month)
    Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
    Location: Virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900

    3rd Tuesday (recurring each month)
    Time: 11 a.m. - noon
    Location: Virtual
    Contact: Helpline 1.800.272.3900
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