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. 31Feb. 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. 23Feb. 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. 25Feb. 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

By martha

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