Alzheimer’s Association - National Capital Area Chapter - Alzheimer's Association 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.

Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church | 6601 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, 20817 | 1st and 3rd Friday at 11:45 a.m. | Elaine Byergo 301.906.2520, Lynn Meltzer 301.530.3551

Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights | 5555 Friendship Blvd, Chevy Chase, 20815 |
2nd Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. | Terri Adams and Nicoline Rademacher 301.656.1900

Gaithersburg Library | 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879 | 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. | Kim Painter kim.alzassoc@gmail.com 301.467.2157, Joan Quinlan joan.alzassoc@gmail.com, 301.401.3145

Arden Courts of Kensington | 4301 Knowles Avenue, Kensington, 20895 | 1st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. |Agnes Collins 301.598.4118

Sunrise of Rockville | 8 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, 20850 | 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. | Carole Ashendorf: csa9606@gmail.com 281.216.0940

Brooke Grove Rehab and Nursing | 18131 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, 20860 |
3rd Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. | Bill Neely 301.924.5176 ext 1312, Laura Rounds 301.260.2300

Arden Courts of Silver Spring | 2505 Musgrove Road, Silver Spring, 20904 | 1st Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. | Wendy Johnson 240.413.8690

Holy Cross Resource Center | (Three groups for adult children) | 9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring, 20902 | Mondays at 6:00 p.m., Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m., Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., | Sister Kathy Weber 301.754.7152

Holy Cross Resource Center | (Three groups for spouses) | 9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring, 20902 | Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., Thursdays at 3:00 p.m., Fridays at 10:00 a.m. | Sister Kathy Weber 301.754.7152

Leisure World on Georgia Avenue | Interfaith Chapel Library, 3680 South Leisure World Boulevard, Silver Spring, 20906 | 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. | Sunny Grunder 301.438.2446, Christina Green 301.570.0525

Arden Courts of Potomac | 10718 Potomac Tennis Lane, Potomac, 20854 | 3rd Tuesday at 3:00 pm | Andrew Ryan 240.389.4890



In addition to these special events, the Alzheimer's Association also offers:

Alzheimer's Association 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.

Alzheimer's Association Care Consultation Services 

Feeling 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 Sheila Griffith, Program Manager, Montgomery County-240-428-1342 or email: sagriffith@alz.org