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South Carolina Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups
Trained facilitators lead support groups via phone, video or in-person. All services and resources are free. Find a support group near you.
Caregiver support groups
In-person suppport group meetings by region:
Coastal Region | Midlands Region | Upstate Region (updated 6/26/25)Search support groups by ZIP Code at alz.org/crf.
Our caregiver support groups offer comfort, reassurance, practical advice and a community of people who are facing similar challenges. These meetings are for unpaid 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 note that our caregiver support groups are not appropriate for professionals or paid caregivers. If you need an in-home care sitter in order to attend a group, learn how to access a local sitter service at no cost by calling the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter at least 2 weeks in advance at 800-272-3900.
Online Support Groups
(local groups that meet by phone or webinar)
To register, click on a date or call 800.272.3900.Caregiver Support Group
Hosted by Respite Care Charleston
Meets monthly on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
July 1 | 7:00-8:00 PM
July 15 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Generation X, Y & ALZ Support Group
Meets monthly on 1st Sunday at 6:30 PM
July 6 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Younger-Onset Dementia Support Group
For those diagnosed with dementia age 64 and younger, plus care partners
Hosted by Duke Dementia Family Support Program
NO JULY GROUPS - Otherwise meets monthly on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 7 PM
View flyer for registration details.
Caregiver Support Group
Meets monthly on 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 AM
July 12 | 10:30-11:30 AM
July 26 | 10:30-11:30 AM
Coffee & Caregivers Group
Meets monthly on 3rd Saturday at 9:00 AM
July 19 | 9:00 AM
View our monthly calendar for additional program offerings.
Early-stage programs
Early-stage dementia programs are intended to provide a safe and positive environment for individuals who have a physician’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, another dementia, MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) or a related disorder. People who attend should be comfortable and open to discussing their diagnosis and symptoms in a group setting.
View our monthly calendar for current early-stage offerings.
If you are seeking early stage programs in your area, please let us know that you are interested! Call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or contact Debbie Schneider, Program Manager (deschneider@alz.org or 843.492.0472).
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.
Local dementia care resources
In addition to our support services, the Alzheimer's Association can help connect you with other public resources in South Carolina that may be helpful to you. Learn more about what's available to help in our state.
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