WHY JOIN A SUPPORT GROUP?
Support groups are groups of people who get together regularly to talk about issues relating to Alzheimer's disease. Groups combine social, educational and support components and are facilitated by trained individuals.
Support groups are a safe, confidential supportive environment where you can find support, encouragement and wisdom from others with similar experiences. You'll also get education and the latest information about dementia and will develop skills to help you problem solve. In addition to general caregiver support groups, our chapter offers topic-specific groups, including ones for individuals with younger-onset and early-stage Alzheimer’s, adult caregivers, long-distance caregivers and others with specific needs.
All support groups are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is recommended. We offer both in-person and online and telephone support groups. Register at alz.org/crf or call 518.675.7214.
MORNING GROUPS | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Colonie Senior Service Centers
The Beltrone Living Center
3rd Monday of the month | 9:00 am
6 Winners Circle, Albany
Cobleskill: The Gathering Place
4th Friday of the month | 10:00 am
In-person: 147 Kenyon Rd., Cobleskill
North Country
2nd Monday of the month | 10:00 am
Virtual: registration is REQUIRED - call 518.675.7214
Arkell Center
2nd Thursday of the month | 10:00 am
In-Person: 55 Montgomery Street, Canajoharie
Gloversville Public Library
3rd Wednesday of the month | 10:00 am
In-Person: 58 E. Fulton Street, Gloversville
Hearthstone Care Adult Day Program
4th Thursday of the month | 10:00 am
In-Person: 1187 NY-23A, Catskill
Saratoga Senior Center
2nd Friday of the month | 11:00 am
In-person: 290 West Avenue, Suite 1, Saratoga Springs
Niskayuna Senior Center
1st Friday of the month | 11:00 am
In-person: 2682 Aqueduct Rd., Niskayuna
Delmar Presbyterian Church
2nd Tuesday of the month | 11:00 am
In-Person: 585 Delaware Ave., Delmar
The Plains at Parish Homestead
2nd Tuesday of the month | 11:00 am
In-person: 163 Heritage Cir, Oneonta
New Group
Sky High Adventure Center (SHAC)
4th Thursday of the month | 11:00 am
In-person: 27 Lake Ave., Averill Park
Note, a Memory Cafe for those living with the disease will be available, so caregivers can attend the support group.
Halfmoon Senior Center
3rd Thursday of the month | 12:00 pm
In-person: 287 Lower Newtown Rd., Halfmoon
The Glen at Hiland Meadows
1st Wednesday of the month | 12:30 pm
In-Person: 39 Longview Drive, Queensbury
AFTERNOON GROUPS | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Christ Community Reformed Church
2nd Wednesday of the month | 1:00 pm
In-person: 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park
Hawthorne Ridge
1st Tuesday of the month | 1:00 pm
In-person: 32 Community Way, E. Greenbush
Christ the King Church
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month | 1:00 pm
In-person: 20 Sumter Ave., Guilderland
Rotterdam Senior Citizens Inc.
3rd Thursday of the month | 1:00 pm
In-Person: 2639 Hamburg Street, Schenectady
Greenwich Free Library
1st Wednesday of the month | 1:30 pm
In-person: 148 Main Street, Greenwich
Glenville Senior Center
3rd Tuesday of every month | 1:30 pm
In person: 32 Worden Rd., Glenville
The United Ministry of Delhi
(Ghent) Nursing Center
2nd Monday of the month | 2:00 pm
In-person: 46 Church St., Delhi
Indian Lake Public Library
2nd Tuesday of the month | 2:00 pm
In-Person: 113 Pelon Rd, Indian Lake
Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Initiative (Malone Office)
2nd Thursday of the month | 2:00 pm
In-person: 155 Finney Blvd., Suite 2, Malone
Eddy Alzheimer's Services
1st Thursday of the month | 2:30 pm
In-person: Shaker Pointe, One Bell Tower Dr., Watervliet
3rd Thursday of the month | 2:30 pm
Virtual - call for group details:
518.238.4164
New Group
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
4th Monday of the month | 3:00 pm
In-person: 85 Elm Ave., Delmar
Corinth YMCA
2nd Thursday of the month | 3:00 pm
In-person: 119 Gabriel Rd., Corinth
Queensbury Senior Center
3rd Monday of the month | 3:00 pm
In-person: 742 Bay Rd., Queensbury
New Journeys Social Day Program
First Wednesday of the month | 4:00 pm
In-person: 100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Suite 8, Ballston Spa
EVENING GROUPS | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Alzheimer's Association, NENY Chapter
3rd Wednesday of the month | 5:00 pm
In-person: 1003 New Loudon Rd, Suite 201, Cohoes, NY 12047
Elm Park Church (Oneonta)
3rd Thursday of the month | 5:30 pm
Virtual or telephone: registration is REQUIRED - call 518.675.7214
Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
2nd Wednesday of the month | 5:30 pm
In-person: 1 N Front St., Hudson
New Group
Kingsway Manor - Activities Room
4th Wednesday of the month | 5:45 pm
357 Kings Rd., Schenectady
CVPH - UVM Health Network: Plattsburgh
1st Tuesday of the month | 6:00 pm
In-person: Beekman Street, Plattsburgh
New Group
Wilmington Community Center
4th Monday of the month | 6:00 pm
In-person: 7 Community Circle, Wilmington
SPECIALTY SUPPORT GROUPS
*All are offered virtual or by telephone. Registration is REQUIRED - call 518.675.7214 to receive the link and telephone #
Men’s Caregiver Support Group
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month | 10:00 am
Hybrid (Combined In-person and Virtual option)
*call Eddy Alzheimer’s Services for group details: 518.238.4164
Adult Children Caregiver Support Group
2nd Wednesday of the month | 6:00 pm
Younger Onset Group (under 65 years of age)
3rd Tuesday of the month | 6 p.m.
Long Distance Caregivers Support Group
3rd Wednesday of the month | 3:30 pm