Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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 volunteers. If you are considering attending a support group note that groups are meeting over the phone or virtually due to coronavirus precautions. Please contact the facilitator listed to verify meeting information and receive meeting instructions.


Gaithersburg Library | 2nd Thursdays at 6:30p.m. | Kim Painter kim.alzassoc@gmail.com 301.467.2157, Joan Quinlan joanquinlan@outlook.com, 301.401.3145 | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitator.


Sunrise of Rockville | 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. | Carole Ashendorf csa9606@gmail.com, 281.216.0940 | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitator.


Arden Courts of Silver Spring | 1st Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. | Wendy Johnson 240.413.8690 | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitator.


Arden Courts of Potomac | 4th Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. | Michael Smith smithmw78@georgetown.edu | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitator.


Holy Cross Resource Center | (Three groups for adult children) | Mondays at 6:00 p.m., Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m., Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., | Sister Kathy Weber 301.754.7152 | RSVP Required. Call the facilitator.


Holy Cross Resource Center | (Three groups for spouses) | Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., Thursdays at 3:00 p.m., Fridays at 10:00 a.m. | Sister Kathy Weber 301.754.7152 | RSVP Required. Call the facilitator.


Leisure World on Georgia Avenue | 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. | Sandy Levy smlevy54@gmail.com , 781.595.8732, Nina Helwig, ninahelwig5@gmail.com | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitator.


Café Latino (Spanish language) | 1st and 3rd Saturday at 6:00 p.m. | Bee McClean and Reyna Portillo alzcafelatino@gmail.com | RSVP Required. Contact the facilitators.




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 over the phone to better understand the disease, to manage care, and to make more informed treatment decisions. Please call our Helpline: 800.272.3900