Alzheimer’s-AssociationThe Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter invites caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease to join a community of their peers and attending a support group.

The challenges and emotions that come with caregiving for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia can be overwhelming. It can be a stressful endeavor surrounded by anxiety, worry and guilt, and many feel as if they are alone in their journey. The reality is that a community of their peers exists to support one another. These peer- or professionally-led groups for individuals, caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia.

Caregiver support groups promote an open forum of sharing and discussion among people facing many of the same issues. The group’s power rests within its members’ ability to show compassion, develop strategies and empower its members to provide the highest quality care possible. Early-stage groups provide peer-to-peer conversation and support for individuals specifically diagnosed in the disease’s early stages. Groups are open to the individual with the disease and the caregiver (as noted), and advanced screening is recommended prior to attending by calling the office nearest you.

All support groups are free of charge to attend and facilitated by trained individuals. For more information, call 1-800-272-3900 or email cny-programs@alz.org. Upcoming meetings include:

Early-Stage Support Group

DeWitt (Person With Dementia & Caregiver)

Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Rd.

3rd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

May 18 and June 15

Caregiver Support Groups

Broome County

Binghamton

Boulevard United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Blvd.

1st & 3rd Monday, 7 p.m.

May 2 and 16; June 6 and 20

 

Johnson City

United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus, 286 Deyo Hill Rd.

3rd Wednesday, 4 p.m.

May 18 and June 15

 

Vestal

Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy. East

1st Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.

May 3 and June 7

Chenango County

Norwich

United Church of Christ, First Congregational, 11 W. Main St.

3rd Thursday, 6 p.m.

May 19 and June 16

Cortland County

Cortland

Walden Place, 839 Bennie Rd.

3rd Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.

May 18 and June 15

Jefferson County

Watertown

Northern Regional Center for Independent Living, 210 Court St., #104,

4th Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.

May 24 and June 28

Lewis County

Lowville

Lewis County Office for the Aging, 7550 S. State St.

3rd Thursday, 10 a.m.

Lisa Monks: (315) 376-5617

May 19 and June 16

Madison County

Cazenovia

Community Resources for Independent Seniors

Cherry Valley Professional Plaza, 2662 Rte. 20 East

2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m.

May 11 and June 8

Oneida County

Clinton

Brookdale Clinton, 115 Brookside Rd.

Last Wednesday, 3 p.m.

May 25 and June 29

 

Rome

Rome Memorial Hospital, 1500 James St., 2nd Floor Education Room

2nd Tuesday, 5 p.m.

May 10 and June 14

Onondaga County

Baldwinsville

Baldwinsville Methodist Church, 17 W. Genesee St.

2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

May 10 and June 14

 

Liverpool

St. Joseph The Worker Church, 1001 Tulip St., 2nd Floor Library

2nd Saturday, 11 a.m.

May 14 and June 11

 

Manlius

Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Way

4th Tuesday, 7 p.m.

May 24 and June 28

 

North Syracuse

NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane

3rd Tuesday, 3:15 p.m.

May 17 and June 21

 

Skaneateles

Grace Chapel, 1674 U.S. Route 20

Last Thursday, 2 p.m.

May 26 and June 30

 

Syracuse

The Centers at St. Camillus, 813 Fay Rd.

3rd Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.

May 17 and June 21

 

The Hearth on James, 830 James St.

1st & 3rd Thursday, 1 p.m.

May 3 and 17; June 7 and 21

 

Syracuse V.A. Hospital

800 Irving Ave., Room B905

1st Wednesday, 1 p.m.

May 4 and June 1

Oswego County

Central Square

Divine Mercy Parish Center, 592 S. Main St.

4th Monday, 7 p.m.

May 23 and June 27

Oswego

The Manor at Seneca Hill, 20 Manor Dr.

4th Wednesday, 7 p.m.

May 25 and June 22

St. Lawrence County

Canton

Maplewood, 205 State Street Rd.

1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

May 3 and June 7

 

Massena

Massena Memorial Hospital, 1 Hospital Dr.

3rd Monday, 5:30 p.m.

May 16 and June 20

 

Ogdensburg

Riverledge Health Care & Rehabilitation Ctr., 8101 State Hwy. 68

2nd Tuesday, 5 p.m.

May 10 and June 14

Tioga County

Owego

Tioga Opportunities, Inc., 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd.

3rd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

May 17 and June 21

Tompkins County

Ithaca

Lifelong, 119 W. Court St.

1st Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

May 4 and June 1

By martha

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