Alzheimer’s Association announces support groups meetings in Central New York
The Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter welcomes those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia to attend one of its support groups that meet throughout the region.
Support groups are a community of peers that exist 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 support 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, and advanced screening is recommended prior to attending by calling the number listed with the support group.
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 Groups
**Advance screening recommended by calling the Chapter**
DeWitt
Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Rd.
3rd Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.
Jan. 17, Feb. 21 and Mar. 21
Vestal
Vestal United Methodist Church, 328 Main St.
2nd Friday, 1 p.m.
Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and Mar. 9
Whitesboro
Dunham Public Library, 76 Main St. #78
2nd Monday, 11 a.m.
Feb. 12 and Mar. 12
Caregiver Support Groups
Chenango County
Norwich
United Church of Christ, First Congregational, 11 W. Main St.
3rd Thursday, 6 p.m.
Jan. 18, Feb. 15 and Mar. 15
Herkimer County
Little Falls
Little Falls Community and Senior Center, 524 E. Main St.
2nd Thursday, 6 p.m.
Jan. 11, Feb. 8 and Mar. 8
Madison County
Canastota
Madison County Office for the Aging, 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd.
3rd Friday, 10 a.m.
Jan. 19, Feb. 16 and Mar. 16
Cazenovia
Community Resources for Independent Seniors, Cherry Valley Professional Plaza, 2662 Rte. 20 East
2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Jan. 10, Feb. 14 and Mar. 14
Oneida County
Clinton
Brookdale Clinton, 115 Brookside Rd.
Last Wednesday, 1 p.m.
Jan. 31, Feb. 28 and Mar. 28
Rome
Rome Memorial Hospital, 1500 James St., Room 101
2nd Tuesday, 5 p.m.
Jan. 9, Feb. 13 and Mar. 13
Onondaga County
Baldwinsville
Baldwinsville Methodist Church, 17 W. Genesee St.
2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 9, Feb. 13 and Mar. 13
Liverpool
Liverpool First Presbyterian Church, 603 Tulip St.
2nd Saturday, 11 a.m.
Jan. 13, Feb. 10 and Mar. 10
Manlius
Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Way
4th Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 23, Feb. 27 and Mar. 27
North Syracuse
NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane
3rd Tuesday, 3:15 p.m.
Jan. 16, Feb. 20 and Mar. 20
Skaneateles
Grace Chapel, 1674 U.S. Route 20
Last Thursday, 2 p.m.
Jan. 25, Feb. 22 and Mar. 29
Syracuse
Alzheimer’s Association, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St.
2nd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 10, Feb. 14 and Mar. 14
Younger-onset (under 65 years old) caregiver support group
The Centers at St. Camillus, 813 Fay Rd.
3rd Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 16, Feb. 20 and Mar. 20
The Dunbar Center, 1453 S. State St.
3rd Monday, 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 15, Feb. 19 and Mar. 19
Syracuse
The Hearth on James, 830 James St.
1st & 3rd Thursday, 1 p.m.
Jan. 18, Feb. 1 and 15, and Mar. 1 and 15
SAGE Upstate, 431 E. Fayette St.
1st Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Feb. 6 and Mar. 6
LGBT caregiver support group
Spanish Action League, 700 Oswego St.
1st Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Feb. 6 and Mar. 6
Spanish language support group
Syracuse V.A. Hospital, 800 Irving Ave., Room B905
1st Wednesday, 1 p.m.
Feb. 7 and Mar. 7
Non-veterans welcome
Oswego County
Central Square
First Universalist Church of Central Square, 3243 Fulton Ave.
4th Monday, 7 p.m.
Jan. 22, Feb. 26 and Mar. 26
Oswego
The Manor at Seneca Hill, 20 Manor Dr.
4th Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Jan. 31, Feb. 28 and Mar. 28