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Get the emotional support you need
We have many support groups, at various times and locations. Check to see if there is a group close to you that fits your needs.
If you are unable to join us at traditional support groups, we also have Caring Connection, a telephone support group that is offered three different times during the month (4th Tuesday at 1:00pm, 1st Thursday, or 3rd Thursday at 7:00pm). If you are interested in joining Caring Connection, please call Deborah Sullivan at 404.728.1181.
If you prefer, call our 24-hour Helpline — 1.800.272.3900.
If you have Alzheimer's
Early-stage memory loss groups for persons who have been diagnosed with mild memory impairment
The Georgia Chapter and the Emory Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Wesley Woods co-sponsor an Early Memory Loss Support Group. The group is for both the person diagnosed with mild memory loss and the caregiver.
Two groups are formed each year, in the fall and in the spring. Each eight-week group meets September-October and February-March on Fridays from 10:30-12:00pm. The groups are facilitated by dementia care professionals at Wesley Woods. Topics include: overview of progressive memory impairment and its meaning for the individual; coping with change; communication skills; improving memorial skills; planning for the future; and stress management.
This group is offered free of charge. For more information about the Early-stage memory loss group, please contact Sarah Carson, LCSW in the Atlanta office at 404.728.1181.
Forget-Me-Nots
The Forget-Me-Nots is a social support group for persons in the early stage of memory loss and their caregivers.
Once a month, on the third Wednesday from 11:30-1:00, the group meets for lunch at an Atlanta-area restaurant. The occasion offers them the opportunity to socialize with others who are living with early-stage dementia.
For more information about the Forget-Me-Nots, please contact Sarah Carson, LCSW in the Atlanta office at 404.728.1181.
Connect with others online
The Alzheimer’s Association message boards and chat rooms provide a virtual online community for persons with Alzheimer's, caregivers and care providers. Our message boards have thousands of registered members from around the United States and thousands more who refer to the stories and information that is available 24 hours a day.
Join the Alzheimer’s Association online community.
