Support Groups

Alzheimer's Association of Greater Sacramento Area Chapter is pleased to present a support group for caregivers and family members of alzheimer's patients. come join us and share your experiences and learn from others sharing similar experiences.

WHERE: Maidu Center- 1550 Maidu Road, Roseville

WHEN: Every Fourth Friday of the Month from 1:30-3:00 PM

FACILITATORs: Colette Garrison & Susan Seidenzahl

for more information, please call Denise Davis at 800-272-3900

Caregiver Support Group

This Alzheimer's Association support group is for families, friends and caregivers of persons suffering from Alzheimer's or a related disorder. It provides a safe environment for individuals to:
  1. Express Feelings;
  2. Give & receive support;
  3. Learn about Alzheiimer's disease;
  4. Discover more effective ways to cope with and care for your loved one

WHERE: Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael 95608

WHEN: Every Fourth Thursday of the Month from 3:30-4:30 PM

FACILITATOR: Merry Geil

for more information, please the HELPLINE at 800-272-3900

Alzheimer's Caregiver Writing and Poetry Support Group

This Alzheimer's Association support group is for families, friends and caregivers of persons suffering from Alzheimer's or a related disorder. It provides a safe environment for individuals to:
  1. Express Feelings;
  2. Give & receive support;
  3. Learn about Alzheiimer's disease;
  4. Discover more effective ways to cope with and care for your loved one

WHERE: Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael 95608

WHEN: Every Fourth Thursday of the Month from 3:30-4:30 PM

FACILITATOR: Merry Geil

for more information, please the HELPLINE at 800-272-3900

MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) Support Group (Lafayette)

For persons with a physician's diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment, and their families. Groups will meet weekly for 8-weeks in Lafayette.

You will benefit by:
  • Learning how to live and cope with memory loss/MCI
  • Meeting with others in similar situations and learning how they deal with challenges
  • Working with a compassionate professional facilitator

Please call Judy Filippoff for information (800-272-3900).

LIST OF OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS

http://www.alznorcal.org/services/services.asp

Grieve & Grow

Bereavement Outreach in Sacramento. Meeting are held on thursdays at Sutter Center for Psychiatry. Donations Welcomed

For more information call (916) 557-5882 or visit their web site at www.griefhelpsacramento.com

Frontotemporal Dementia (and related dementias affecting personality, behaviors and speech)

The 4th Wednesday of each month starting September 26th at 7 PM. Meetings will be at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church at 11427 Fair Oaks Blvd Fair Oaks, Conference room A, Sacramento.

Tonae Hasik will be our volunteer facilitator for this support group. for more information call 799-5116

TeleCaregiving Workshops

Telephone workshops are an easy way to learn practical tips and caregiving tools and enjoy the company of other caregivers without ever having to leave the comfort or convenience of the home or office. To receive a notification of upcoming TeleCaregiving Workshops, sign up for California Caregiver e-Newsletter or call (800) 445-810 to be put on the mailing list.

View the list of TeleCaregiving Workshops at the California Caregiving Resource Center web page here.

Family Caregiver Alliance© Support Groups

Family Caregiver Alliance offers four different online support groups for caregivers and their loved ones. View what they offer here

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