Early-Stage Social Engagement Programs
Early-Stage Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Association early-stage support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia to share their experiences with others who understand. Pre-screening is required to join a support group. Call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 to learn more.
Melville: Early Stage
12-1:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month
Alzheimer's Association office
300 Broadhollow Road, LL100
Copiague: Early Stage Meetup
(Caregiver Support Group will meet concurrently)
1-2 p.m. Tuesdays from Apr. 15-June 17
Copiague Library
50 Deauville Blvd.
Melville: Early Stage Meetup
(Caregiver Support Group will meet concurrently)
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Fridays from Apr. 25-June 6
Alzheimer's Association office
300 Broadhollow Road, LL100
Westbury: Early Stage Meetup
(Caregiver Support Group will meet concurrently)
10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays from May 7-July 2
Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center
1025 Old Country Road #115, Westbury
Memory Cafe
This is intended for those with memory concerns to attend with a family member, friend, or other care partner. Dates and Times will be announced. For questions or interested in hosting a Memory Cafe, please email longislandchapter@alz.org.Virtual Caregivers Book Club
Facilitated by Linda Martinez, LCSW, Social Worker at NYU Langone Geriatric Medicine - Long Island, we will relate this story to our own experiences and feelings in our journey of loving somebody living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. We will relate this story to our own experiences and feelings in our journey of loving somebody living with dementia.Apr. 3-May 8, 2025
12-1 p.m.
Presented on zoom
Mysterious Wonderment: When Alzheimer’s Disease Becomes Your Word of the Day!
For the last session, we will be joined by author Sandra Kiser. Participants will be mailed paperback books