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.
Additionally, the Chapter offers support groups for LGBT caregivers, caregivers of those with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease and Spanish-speaking caregivers. See the listing for specific locations.
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 at 315.472.4201**
DeWitt
Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Rd.
3rd Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.
March 21 and April 18
Vestal
Vestal United Methodist Church, 328 Main St.
2nd Friday, 1 p.m.
March 9 and April 13
Whitesboro
Dunham Public Library, 76 Main St. #78
2nd Monday, 11 a.m.
March 12 and April 9
Caregiver Support Groups
Chenango County
Norwich
United Church of Christ, First Congregational, 11 W. Main St.
3rd Thursday, 6 p.m.
March 15 and April 19
Herkimer County
Little Falls
Little Falls Community and Senior Center, 524 E. Main St.
2nd Thursday, 6 p.m.
March 8 and April 12
Madison County
Canastota
Madison County Office for the Aging, 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd.
3rd Friday, 10 a.m.
March 16 and April 20
Cazenovia
Community Resources for Independent Seniors, Cherry Valley Professional Plaza, 2662 Rte. 20 East
2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m.
March 14 and April 11
Oneida County
Clinton
Brookdale Clinton, 115 Brookside Rd.
Last Wednesday, 1 p.m.
March 28 and April 25
Rome
Rome Memorial Hospital, 1500 James St., Room 101
2nd Tuesday, 5 p.m.
March 13 and April 10
Onondaga County
Baldwinsville
Baldwinsville Methodist Church, 17 W. Genesee St.
2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
March 13 and April 10
Liverpool
Liverpool First Presbyterian Church, 603 Tulip St.
2nd Saturday, 11 a.m.
March 10 and April 14
Manlius
Manlius Public Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Way
4th Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
March 27 and April 24
North Syracuse
NOPL North Syracuse, 100 Trolley Barn Lane
3rd Tuesday, 3:15 p.m.
March 20 and April 17
Skaneateles
Grace Chapel, 1674 U.S. Route 20
Last Thursday, 2 p.m.
March 29 and April 26
Syracuse
Alzheimer’s Association, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St.
2nd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.
March 14 and April 11
Younger-onset (under 65 years old) caregiver support group
The Centers at St. Camillus, 813 Fay Rd.
3rd Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
March 20 and April 17
The Dunbar Center, 1453 S. State St.
3rd Monday, 6:30 p.m.
March 19 and April 16
The Hearth on James, 830 James St.
1st & 3rd Thursday, 1 p.m.
March 1 and 15, April 5 and 19
SAGE Upstate, 431 E. Fayette St.
1st Tuesday, 6 p.m.
March 6 and April 3
LGBT caregiver support group
Spanish Action League, 700 Oswego St.
1st Tuesday, 6 p.m.
March 6 and April 3
Spanish language support group
Syracuse V.A. Hospital, 800 Irving Ave., Room B905
1st Wednesday, 1 p.m.
March 7 and April 4
Non-veterans welcome