Support Groups

As a caregiver, family member, or friend of someone who has Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia or chronic illness, you may feel overwhelmed and frustrated.  It often helps to talk with someone who really understands what you are experiencing.

The benefits of joining a support group: 

1. Realize you are not alone, and others have similar concerns & experiences. 
2. Support groups provide a safe & supportive environment to express your feelings.
3. Support groups allow you to learn helpful information, practical tips & resources to improve the caregiver journey. 
4. Support groups allow you to gain hope for your situation. 
5. Support groups allow others to benefit from your experience.
6. Support groups help you gain an increased understanding of your unique needs & personality. 

Due to some support groups not meeting in person, we have also created online support groups via Zoom.  The groups are confidential and participants may choose to use a phone or video options. They include a monthly regular support group (Coffee with Caregivers), an Early Onset (diagnosed before age 65) group, and one to embrace memories of loved ones lost (grief support).

Coffee with Caregivers is the last Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Join by clicking https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97917675867 . Early Onset meets the second Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Join by clicking https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82206213317. Embracing Memories/Grief meets the third Thursday at 3:00 p.m. Join by clicking https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87448235986?pwd=6bYGS9XnFY4NkSXBJolJtiTW8c0wju.1.

If you are interested in forming a support group in your area and would like additional information, please contact carolyn@alzark.org or by calling 501-224-0021 ext. 104. Leadership training is provided and on-going support available!

Statewide Support Groups Meeting In-Person & On-line