What Are Dementia Caregiver Support Groups?
Dementia caregiver support groups provide emotional support, information, resources, and a platform for caregivers to share strategies and lessons learned with other caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
According to many caregivers, building a local support system is a key way to get help. Some caregivers need help when their loved one is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Other caregivers look for help when their loved one is in the final stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. It is okay to seek help whenever you need it.
Find a Dementia Caregiver Support Group Near You
If you’re a caregiver in the northeastern region of Upstate NY and have asked yourself, “are there Alzheimer’s or dementia caregiver support groups near me?,” then you’ve come to the right place. We currently offer in-person dementia support groups in Plattsburgh NY, Lake Placid NY, Malone NY, Queensbury NY, and Greenwich NY that are open to the public.
Our caregiver support groups are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, including cultural and language issues and time of day the groups are offered.
In addition, tele-support and virtual meetings are available if you don’t live near one of our in-person support groups. Whether you live in Franklin, Clinton, Essex, Hamilton, Warren or Washington Counties, we can all connect thanks to our virtual and telephone Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiver support groups.
Browse our list of groups below and get started!
Clinton County
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, First Tuesday of the Month
SUNY Plattsburgh, Center for Neurobehavioral Health — Sibley Hall 534
113 Rugar Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 (directions to campus)
Walk-ins welcome, but RSVPs are appreciated. For more information or to RSVP contact Melissa Fischler at (518)915-3115 ext. 9878 or [email protected].
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Essex County
10:00 – 11:00 am, Fourth Monday of the Month
Lake Placid Baptist Church
2253 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946
Walk-ins welcome, but RSVPs are appreciated. For more information or to RSVP contact Melissa Fischler at (518)915-3115 ext. 9878 or [email protected].
Franklin County
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Second Thursday of the Month
Living Hope Church
57 Rennie Street, Malone NY 12953
Walk-ins welcome, but RSVPs are appreciated. For more information or to RSVP contact Melissa Fischler at (518)915-3115 ext. 9878 or [email protected].
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Warren County
3:00 pm – 4:00, Third Monday of the Month (Starting July 18th)
Queensbury Senior Center
742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Walk-ins welcome, but RSVPs are appreciated. For more information or to RSVP contact Lindsay Stanislowsky at (518)888-5368 or [email protected].
Washington County
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, First Wednesday of the Month
Greenwich Free Library
148 Main Street, Greenwich, NY 12834
Walk-ins welcome, but RSVPs are appreciated. For more information or to RSVP contact Lindsay Stanislowsky at (518)888-5368 or [email protected].
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Hamilton County
Second Tuesday of the Month, from 2:00-3:00 pm
Indian Lake Public Library, Pelon Road, Indian Lake, NY 12842
Virtual/Telephone Support Groups
10:00 am – 11:00 am, Second Monday of the Month
Registration required for the virtual/telephone support group. For more information or to RSVP contact Lindsay Stanislowsky at (518)888-5368 or [email protected].
