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

By martha

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