Dementia Care Givers Support Group

SUMC offers a free Dementia Care Givers Support Group open to all!

Register here.

A caregiver support group can act as a positive outlet providing caregivers a regular time for social interaction outside of the home. The group will offer a safe place where any negative emotions about caregiving can be expressed and validated (like anger, frustration, and grief), helping participants feel like they are NOT alone. This support group will help you as a caregiver to maintain balance by doing something for yourself instead of always caring for your loved one.

Being surrounded by others who are caregivers, you will gather ideas on how others deal with common challenges of caring for a loved one during each of the stages of dementia, and have the opportunity to help others who are new to caregiving by offering tips on what has and hasn’t worked well for them. In addition, the group will offer an educational component with expert advice on caregiving topics.