Published on 8/20/2024
How Can I Find a Support Group for Dementia?
Having websites linked to the suggestions made would help. Suggesting useful terms of who to talk to or what department to ask for when calling local health organizations would be helpful. I called to inquire about dementia resources at a local hospital and got routed to the mental health and behavioral health desks, which is not the same and they weren't helpful. I had to do a lot of digging and reading on my own. I met with grad students in neurological disorders and they could not define dementia. There is still so much misunderstanding and confusion around the terms and the disease.
Sandwich club AI
8/20/2024
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10/12/2024
Most support groups are free of charge. First, see if there are any Alzheimer's Associations or nonprofit organizations close to you. Call them and find out what support groups they offer. Churches are also a good source for finding out about support groups. Some doctors' offices can also guide you to support groups. Online support groups are very helpful because the caregiver can access them 24/7. Here are some to try: Dementia Support Forum - https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/dementia-support-forum#:~:text=Dementia%20Support%20Forum%20is%20a,and%20can%20be%20accessed%20online. Alzheimer's Association online support - https://www.alz.org/helpsupport/community/support-groups Mayo Clinic Support Group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/caregivers-dementia/ Here are some Facebook Groups for dementia caregivers: Purple Sherpa Basecamp Dementia Caregivers Support Group Dementia/Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Alzheimer's/ Dementia Support for Women