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    Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups in North Carolina

    Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups in North Carolina

    The Alzheimer’s Association holds local support groups for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's and other dementias across North Carolina. The Alzheimer’s Association works to bring care and support to every community so that no one has to face dementia alone. Support groups create a safe, confidential and supportive environment. They give a chance for participants to develop mutual support and social relationships.

    Trained facilitators lead support groups via phone, video or in person. All services and resources are free. Find a support group near you.

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    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.

    In-person early-stage support groups

    Memory Makers: An Early-Stage Memory Loss Educational Support Group

    Provides educational, emotional, and social support to individuals living with early-stage memory loss and their family care partners. The six-week group meets on Thursday afternoons and is offered in person in Durham, N.C. in the spring, summer, and fall. More info.

    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 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.

    View all support groups across North Carolina.

    Multilingual support groups

    Find local support groups in languages other than English for caregivers and anyone living with Alzheimer's and dementia.

    Spanish Virtual Support Group
    Second Thursday, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

    Grupo de Apoyo en Español para cuidadores. Para registrarse por favor llamar al 1-800-272-3900.

    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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