Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter - Support Groups

Peer-led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Many locations offer specialized groups for children, individuals with younger-onset specialized groups from children, individuals with younger-onset and early-stage Alzheimer's, adult caregivers and others with specific needs.

1st and 3rd Friday at 11:45 a.m.

Location: Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, 6601 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, 20817 

Contact: Elaine Byergo 301.906.2520 or Lynn Meltzer 301.530.3551

2nd Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Location: Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights,  5555 Friendship Blvd, Chevy Chase, 20815
Contact: Terri Adams and Nicoline Rademacher 301.656.1900

2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Location: Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879 

Contact: Kim Painter kim.alzassoc@gmail.com 301.467.215 or Joan Quinlan joan.alzassoc@gmail.com, 301.401.3145 

1st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Location: Arden Courts of Kensington, 4301 Knowles Avenue, Kensington, 20895 

Contact: Agnes Collins 301.598.4118

3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Sunrise of Rockville, 8 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, 20850 

Contact: Carole Ashendorf: csa9606@gmail.com,  281.216.0940

3rd Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

Location: Brooke Grove Rehab and Nursing, 18131 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, 20860
Contact: Bill Neely 301.924.5176 ext 1312, or Laura Rounds 301.260.2300

1st Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.

Location: Arden Courts of Silver Spring, 2505 Musgrove Road, Silver Spring, 20904 

Contact: Wendy Johnson 240.413.8690

Mondays at 6:00 p.m., Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m., Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

(Three groups for adult children)

Location: Holy Cross Resource Center, 9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring, 20902 

Contract: Sister Kathy Weber 301.754.7152

Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., Thursdays at 3:00 p.m., Fridays at 10:00 a.m.

(Three groups for spouses)

Location: Holy Cross Resource Center, 9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring, 20902 

Contact: Sister Kathy Weber 301.754.7152

1st and 3rd Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.

Location: Leisure World on Georgia Avenue - Interfaith Chapel Library, 3680 South Leisure World Boulevard, Silver Spring, 20906 

Contact: Sunny Grunder 301.438.2446, Christina Green 301.570-0525

In addition to support groups, the Alzheimer's Association also offers:

Alzheimer's Association Care Consultation Services Feel overwhelmed and confused after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or dementia? We're here to help. Our care consultation services are designed to provide you and family support in coping with dementia (form pre-diagnosis to end-of-life). You will receive one on one advice to better understand the disease, to manage care, and to make more informed treatment decisions.

Alzheimer's Association Memory Cafes Memory Cafes offer a fun and relaxed way for people living with early-stage memory loss to get connected with one another through social events that promote interaction and companionship.

Questions: please call Tara Davis-Rama, Program Manager, Montgomery County-240-428-1342 or email Tara Davis-Rama at tkrama@alz.org