Throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada, we hold support groups for caregivers and for individuals with younger-onset and early-stage Alzheimer's. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals.
Early Stage Support Groups
Our early stage support groups are for the person with a physician’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder, who is comfortable discussing their diagnosis and symptoms, and wants the opportunity to talk with others in a group setting.
Most groups include a group for a care partner that meets at the same time in a separate room. Pre-screening is required prior to enrollment. For more information call 800.272.3900.
Caregiver Support Groups
The best thing you can do for the person you are caring for is stay physically and emotionally strong. Support groups offer comfort and reassurance, and can be a good source of practical advice and even humor. To find an in-person caregiver support group in your neighborhood, go to our events finder page, or call the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
Our support group information is updated regularly and is subject to change. Please call or email the group meeting contact before attending to verify that your group is still meeting at the time, date and location listed. Please note our caregiver support groups are not appropriate for professionals or paid caregivers.
Telephone Support Groups
Dementia Caregiver Group
4th Monday, 7-8:30 p.m.
For more information: Heather Gray, 800.272.3900 or hgray1@alz.org
Frontal Temporal Dementia Adult Children Group
3rd Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m.
For more information: Jamie C. Fong, jfong@memory.ucsf.edu
Spanish Speaking Dementia Caregiver Group
2nd Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
For more information: Yuliana Mendoza, 800.272.3900 or ymflores@alz.org
Down Syndrome and Dementia Caregiver Group
3rd Thursday, 6-7 p.m.
For more information: Marianne Iversen, 925.362.8660 ext. 103 or marianne@dsconnection.org
Google Hangout Support Group
Young Dementia Caregiver
2nd Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m.
To register: Vanessa Souza, 800.272.3900, or vsouza@alz.org
ALZConnected Online Community
ALZConnected is a free online community for everyone affected by Alzheimer’s or another dementia, including people with the disease and their caregivers, friends, family members and neighbors, as well as those who have lost someone to the disease.
Looking to Contact a Group?
If you are a researcher or organization interested in connecting with a specific support group, please contact Heather Gray at 408.372.9935 to discuss. We protect the privacy and information of our support group members and ask that you do not directly solicit any support group.