Support groups bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences. Alzheimer’s Association support groups provide an opportunity for people to share personal experiences and feelings, and coping strategies.
The power of the group lies within the connections made between participants, who develop a bond that bridges the emotional void faced by caregivers. The relationships formed within the group often extend beyond the monthly meetings.
In addition to caregiver support groups, the Chapter offers early-stage support groups. These provide peer-to-peer conversation and support for individuals living in the disease’s early stages. Groups are open to the individual living with dementia and their caregiver, and advanced screening is recommended prior to attending by calling our office.
The Chapter also offers specialized support groups that address the specific caregiving concerns felt by LGBT caregivers, spousal caregivers, and care partners of those living with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
All support groups are free of charge to attend and facilitated by trained individuals. For more information, call 800.272.3900 or email cny-programs@alz.org.
Upcoming meetings include:
NOTE: Please update your records accordingly, as there have been some location changes
Broome County
Endicott
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish House, 719 W. Main St.
2nd Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Feb. 12, March 11
Johnson City
United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus, 286 Deyo Hill Rd.
3rd Wednesday, 4 p.m.
Feb. 19, March 18
Vestal
Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy. East
1st Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Feb. 4, March 3
Vestal United Methodist Church
328 Main St.
2nd Friday, 1 p.m.
Support group for individuals with early-stage dementia and their care partners. Advanced screening is recommended prior to attending by calling (315) 472-4201.
Feb. 14, March 13
Cayuga County
Auburn
Sts. Peter and John Episcopal Church, 69 Genesee St.
1st Thursday, 2 p.m.
Feb. 6, March 5
Chenango County
Norwich
United Church of Christ, First Congregational, 11 W. Main St.
3rd Thursday, 6 p.m.
Feb. 20, March 19
Cortland County
Cincinnatus
Cortland-Chenango Rural Services, 2704 Lower Cincinnatus Rd.
4th Tuesday, 2 p.m.
Feb. 25, March 24
Cortland
Walden Place, 839 Bennie Rd.
3rd Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
Feb. 19, March 18
Herkimer County
Little Falls
Little Falls Community and Senior Center, 524 E. Main St.
2nd Thursday, 6 p.m.
Feb. 13, March 12
Jefferson County
Clayton
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 521 James St.
4th Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 25, March 24
Watertown
Northern Regional Ctr. for Independent Living, 210 Court St., #104
4th Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 25, March 24
Lewis County
Lowville
Lewis County Office for the Aging, 5274 Outer Stowe St.
3rd Thursday, 10 a.m.
Feb. 20, March 19
Madison County
Canastota
Madison County Office for the Aging, 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd.
3rd Friday, 10 a.m.
Feb. 21, March 20
Cazenovia
Community Resources for Independent Seniors, 12 Mill St.
2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Feb. 12, March 11
Oneida County
Clinton
Brookdale Clinton, 115 Brookside Rd.
Last Wednesday, 1 p.m.
Feb. 26, March 25
Rome
Rome Memorial Hospital, 1500 James St., Classroom
2nd Tuesday, 5 p.m.
Feb. 11, March 10
Whitesboro
Dunham Public Library
76 Main St. #78
2nd Monday, 11 a.m.
Support group for individuals with early-stage dementia and their care partners. Advanced screening is recommended prior to attending by calling (315) 472-4201.
Feb. 10, March 9
Onondaga County
Baldwinsville
Baldwinsville Methodist Church, 17 W. Genesee St.
2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 11, March 10
Clay
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 4947 NYS Route 31
4th Thursday, 3 p.m.
Support group for spousal caregivers
Feb. 27, March 26
DeWitt
Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church
5299 Jamesville Rd.
3rd Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.
Support group for individuals with early-stage dementia and their care partners. Advanced screening is recommended prior to attending by calling (315) 472-4201.
Feb. 19, March 18
Liverpool
Liverpool First Presbyterian Church, 603 Tulip St.
2nd Saturday, 11 a.m.
Feb. 8, March 14
Manlius
Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Way
4th Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 25, March 24
North Syracuse
The Gathering Place at NSBC, 420 S. Main St.
3rd Tuesday at 3:15 p.m.
Feb. 18, March 17
Skaneateles
Grace Chapel, 1674 U.S. Route 20
Last Thursday, 2 p.m.
Feb. 27, March 26
Syracuse
Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St.
2nd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
Support group for caregivers of people with younger-onset (under 65 years old) Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia
Feb. 12, March 11
The Centers at St. Camillus, 813 Fay Rd.
3rd Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 18, March 17
The Hearth on James, 830 James St.
1st & 3rd Thursday, 1 p.m.
Feb. 6 and 20, March 5 and 19
SAGE Upstate, 431 E. Fayette St.
2nd Tuesday, 3 p.m.
LGBT caregivers support group
Feb. 11, March 10
Oswego County
Central Square
First Universalist Church of Central Square, 3243 Fulton Ave.
4th Monday, 7 p.m.
Feb. 24, March 23
Oswego
The Manor at Seneca Hill, 20 Manor Dr.
4th Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Feb. 26, March 25
St. Lawrence County
Canton
United Helpers Rehabilitation & Senior Care, 205 State Street Rd.
1st Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 4, March 3
Gouverneur
Gouverneur Community Center, 4673 NYS Route 58
2nd Wednesday, 1:30 p.m.
Feb. 12, March 11
Ogdensburg
Ogdensburg Public Library, 312 Washington St.
3rd Friday at 1 p.m.
Feb. 21, March 20
Tioga County
Owego
Tioga Opportunities, Inc., 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd.
3rd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.
Feb. 18, March 17
Tompkins County
Ithaca
Lifelong, 119 W. Court St.
1st Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 5, March 4