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Donate NowMaryland Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups
Trained facilitators lead support groups via phone, video or in person. All services and resources are free. Find a support group in Maryland.
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.
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Prescreening is required prior to enrollment. For more information, call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
Caregiver support groups
Our caregiver support groups offer comfort, reassurance, practical advice and a community of people who are facing similar challenges. These meetings are for unpaid family members or friends caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, another dementia or a related disorder. People who attend should be comfortable and open to discussing their experience in a group setting.Support group details are updated regularly and subject to change. Please call or email the meeting contact before attending to confirm that days, times and locations are accurate as listed. Please note that our caregiver support groups are not appropriate for professionals or paid caregivers.
Click HERE for a complete list of support groups in Maryland that are provided either online, in-person or hybrid. Please call 800.272.3900 to register.
Specialty Support Groups
Please call 800.272.3900 to register.
Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support
Second Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Online
Korean Caregiver Support Group
Second Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Online
Young Onset Support Group in partnership with Yes! Early Stage, Care Partners, Family
Third Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m. For more information on younger onset, go to YES!
Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Fourth Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Online
LGBTQA+ Dementia Caregiver Meetup, Online
Fourth Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Online
VIRTUAL GROUPS
Jewish Community Services Support Group
First and third Monday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Virtual Dementia Caregiver Support Group
First Tuesday, 12-1:30 p.m.
Early Stage/Late Onset 65 and older Care Partners ONLY Group
Call 240.549.5086 for pre-screening
First Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m.
Dementia Caregiver Meetup HYBRID
Second Monday, 6:30-8 p.m.
Levindale Baltimore Caregiver Support Group
Second Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m.
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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