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    Maine Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support

    Maine Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support
    The Alzheimer’s Association holds local support groups for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. The Alzheimer’s Association works to bring care and support to every community so that no one has to face dementia alone. Support groups create a safe, confidential and supportive environment. They give a chance for participants to develop mutual support and social relationships.

    Trained facilitators lead support groups via phone, video or in person. All services and resources are free. Find a support group near you.

    To register for any of our support groups:

    • Call our 24/7 Helpline at (800) 272-3900. Once registered, Zoom link will be shared for virtual meetings. 
    • Visit Community Resource Finder. Click on "Alzheimer's Association Programs and Events" and then "Alzheimer's Support Groups".
    • If you have any questions contact Amy Angelo at 207.772.0115 or alangelo@alz.org.

    Early-stage support groups

    Our early-stage support groups intend to provide a safe and positive environment for individuals who have a physician’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, another dementia or a related disorder. People who attend should be comfortable and open to discussing their diagnosis and symptoms in a group setting.

    • Prescreening is required prior to enrollment. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

    Caregiver Support Groups: In Person

    Southern Maine

    • Saco Area Caregiver Support Group | Hybrid | 2nd Monday of the month, 3 to 4:30 p.m except August 25th (3rd Mon) and Oct 6th (1st Mon). In-person and also on Zoom. Saco Armory/Parks and Recreation. 75 Franklin Street, Saco. Meeting Room on the second floor.
    • Falmouth Area Caregiver Support Group | 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5 to 6 p.m. Sedgewood Commons, 22 Northbrook Dr., Falmouth, ME 04106 P: 207.781.5775
    • Kennebunk-Wells Area Caregiver Support Group | Last Tuesday of the month, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Home Instead, 71 Post Rd., Wells, ME 04090  P: 207.985.9025  
    • Portland Office of Elder Affairs, Barron Center Caregiver Support Group | 4th Friday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Beginning April 28 in-person. | Adult Day Center Bldg, 1145 Brighton Ave. Portland, ME 04102
    • Scarborough Area Caregiver Support Group | 4th Tuesday of the month from 12 to 1 p.m. | Scarborough Terrace, 600 Commerce Dr., Scarborough, ME 04074  P: 207.885.5568
    • Sebago Lake Area Caregiver Support Group | 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month, 2 to 3:30 p.m. In-person and also Zoom, Raymond Village Community Church- basement level, 27 Main St., Raymond, ME 04071 
    • York Area Caregiver Support Group | 3rd Saturday of the month, 10 to 11 a.m. York Public Library, 115 Long Sands Rd., York, ME 03909 
    • Westbrook Area Caregiver Support Group | Last Wednesday of the month, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Avita of Stroudwater, 113 Landing Rd., Westbrook, ME 04092.   P: 207.857.9007

    Midcoast Region

    • Bath Area Caregiver Support Group | 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Bath Area Senior Activity Center at 45 Floral St, Bath, ME 04530
    • Brunswick YMCA Caregiver Support Group | 2nd Friday of the month, 1 - 2:00 p.m. YMCA at The Landing at 24 Venture Ave., Brunswick, ME 04011 | P: 207.844.2801 
    • Brunswick Curtis Memorial Library Caregiver Support Group | First Friday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m. 
    • Quarry Hill Camden Caregiver Support Group | 3rd Tuesday of the month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. First Floor, Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill, 30 Community Dr. Camden, ME 04843 P: 207.301.6237

    Lakes and Mountains Region

    • Augusta Area Caregiver Support Group | 2nd Sunday of the month, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Elks Club, 397 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
    • Lewiston Caregiver Support Group | 2nd Monday of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m. SeniorsPlus- 8 Falcon Rd., Lewiston, ME 04240 P: 207.795.4010
    • Lewiston Caregiver Support Group | Last Thursday of the month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Both in-person & Zoom, SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Rd, Lewiston, ME 04240. P: 207.440.2376
    • Norway Caregiver Support Group | 4th Thursday of the month, 2:30 to 4 p.m. SeniorsPlus, 9 Marston St. Norway, ME 04268. P: 207.795.4010
    • South Paris Caregiver Support Group | 2nd Monday of each month, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Maine Veterans' Home, 477 High St., So. Paris, ME 04281. P: 207.743.6300
    • Wilton Caregiver Support Group | 1st Thursday of the month, 3 to 4:15 p.m. SeniorsPlus, 284 Maine St. Wilton, ME 04294. P: 207.795.4010

    Central Maine

    • Brewer Caregiver Support Group 1 | 2nd Friday of the month, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Area Agency. 274 State St. Brewer, ME 04412. P: 207.941.2865
    • Brewer Caregiver Support Group 2 | 4th Friday of the month, 10:30 to 12 p.m. Eastern Area Agency on Aging, 274 State St. Brewer, ME 04412. P: 207.941.2865
    • Gardiner Caregiver Support Group | 1st Wednesday of the month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Care Center, 154 Dresden Ave., Gardiner, ME 04345 P: 207.626.1834 or 207.588.3525
    • Orono Area Caregiver Support Group | 3rd Thursday of the month, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Inn at Dirigo Pines, 9 Alumni Dr., Orono, ME 04473 P: 207.866.3400

    Downeast Maine

    • Ellsworth Caregiver Support Group in Partnership with Eastern Area Agency on Aging | 2nd Thursday of the month, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State St., Ellsworth, ME 04605. EAAA: 207.941.2865, info@eaaa.org
    • Down East Calais Caregiver Support Group | 4th Wednesday of the month, 2 to 3:30 p.m. United Methodist Church- 849 Main St. Calais, ME 04619. P: 207.941.2865

    Caregiver Support Groups: Virtual*

    *Attendance accepted regardless of geographical location

    • Bath/Brunswick Area Caregiver Support Group | 1st Monday of the month, 10:30 to 12 p.m. 
    • Cumberland County Virtual Caregiver Support Group | 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 
    • ME Virtual Caregiver Support Group | 2nd Friday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m. 
    • Midcoast Maine Virtual Caregiver Support Group | 1st Tuesday of the month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. 
    • Bangor Area Virtual Caregiver Support Group Westgate | 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6 to 7 p.m. 
    • Central Maine Virtual Caregiver Support Group (Ellsworth) 3rd Thursday of the month, 2 to 3:30 p.m. P: 207.941.2865

    Caregiver Support Groups: Hybrid (Virtual & In Person)*

    *Attendance accepted regardless of geographical location

    • Saco Area Caregiver Support Group | Hybrid | 2nd Monday of the month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. In-person and also on Zoom. Saco Armory/Parks and Recreation. 75 Franklin Street, Saco. Meeting Room on the second floor.
    • Sebago Lake Area Caregiver Support Group | 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Zoom & also in-person, Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond, ME 04071
    • Lewiston Caregiver Support Group | Last Thursday of the month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Both virtual & in-person, SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Rd, Lewiston, ME 04240. | P: 207.440.2376

    Specialty Groups

    • Grief, Loss & Life After Dementia, Loss of a Parent, Virtual Group | 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 
    • Grief, Loss & Life After Dementia- Loss of a Partner, Virtual Group | 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
    • Maine Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Virtual Caregiver Support Group | 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2 to 4 p.m. 
    • Southern Coastal Younger Onset Caregiver Support Group (Younger Onset is defined by someone who has dementia or Alzhemer's, and is 65 years of age or younger) | 3rd Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Southern Maine Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Dr., 2nd Floor, Biddeford, ME 04005 
    • Living Well After Diagnosis (UPDATE: At capacity, registration closed. Please check back early July for new start date) | Starting April 8, ending June 24. Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine | 1342 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102 
    If you have any questions contact Amy Angelo at 207.772.0115 or alangelo@alz.org.

    ALZConnected® online community

    ALZConnected is a free online community designed for people living with dementia and those who care for them. Members can post questions about dementia-related issues, offer support, and create public and private groups around specific topics.

    24/7 Helpline

    Talk to a dementia expert with our free 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900. Help is available any time, day or night. Get confidential emotional support, crisis assistance, local resources and information in over 200 languages.

    Become a Support Group Facilitator

    If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity that gives you in-person contact with families that are coping with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, facilitating a support group might be a good fit for you.

    Our Support Group Facilitators help create a safe, open environment for caregivers or people living with dementia to share their feelings, thoughts and experiences. Volunteer as a Support Group Facilitator.

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