Support Groups

thru: Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter

• Provides peer and professionally led gatherings meets bi-weekly or monthly for information and social support. Groups include:

Persons living with Alzheimer's or other dementia.
Caregivers, including LGBT caregivers.
Care partners of those with younger onset.
Early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
Spanish-speaking caregivers.

• Offers online groups.

Eligibility: These support groups are intended for all affected by Alzheimer's or some form of dementia including, caregivers, friends, and family members. Advance screening is strongly recommended for early-stage support group admittance.

Application Process: To participate in the early-stage support group, call prior to attending.

Required Documentation: None.

Fees: No fee for services.

Coverage Note: Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, St. Lawrence, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties.

Languages: Spanish group. 24 hour helpline has a translation service that includes more than 200 languages and dialects.