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Donate NowAlzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups in North Carolina
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.
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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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