Caregiver Support Groups
When someone becomes a caregiver to an Alzheimer's disease or related disorder patient, their relationship with their loved one will change. Their role will go from spouse or child to caregiver. They will take on new responsibilities in their home, such as paying the bills or doing the taxes. In addition, they will face the considerable responsibility of taking care of their loved one's medical issues and emotional struggles.
Caregivers also must deal with their own emotions and grief as their relationship changes and their loved one faces this difficult disease. This situation can be overwhelming.
Alzheimer's Community Care has set up Caregiver Support Groups throughout the community to help people better cope with these complex issues. These groups provide an opportunity for people in similar circumstances to develop relationships and support systems, as well as to receive accurate information on how best to cope and live with this disease.
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Serving South Palm Beach County:
Janet Zweiback, RN
Family Nurse Consultant
Call for information: (561) 381-0231
Boca Raton
Every Wednesday
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Advent Square
4798 N Dixie Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Respite provided, please call ahead: (561) 391-6955
Boynton Beach
1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Lakeside Christian Church
3560 Old Boynton Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Northern Palm Beach County and West Palm Beach:
Jo Ellen Smtih ,RN
Family Nurse Consultant
Call for information: (561) 683-2700
Jupiter
Every Wednesday
2:15 pm - 4:00 pm
First United Methodist Church
815 E Indiantown Road
Jupiter, FL 33477
West Palm Beach
Every Tuesday
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
800 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 101-B
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Respite provided, please call ahead: (561) 683-2700
Central and Western Palm Beach County:
Johansy Cano, RN
Family Nurse Consultant
Call for information: (561) 381-0231
Lantana/Lake Worth
Every Wednesday
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Church of the Nazarene
Corner of 2nd Avenue N and “D” Street
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Call for information: (561) 432-0668
Lake Worth/Lantana
(Spanish speaking group)
Every 2nd Friday
Please call for time: (561) 432-0668
Housing Authority
3800 Lake Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
MARTIN COUNTY
Dana Forman, R.N.
Family Nurse Consultant
Call for information: (772) 223-6351
Stuart
Every Thursday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Towers Building
1111 S Federal Highway, Suite 222
Stuart, FL 34994
Stuart
Every Wednesday
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
2200 N Federal Highway
Stuart, FL 34994
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Sarah Dale, R.N.
Family Nurse Consultant
Call for information: (772) 336-2573
Port St. Lucie
Every 2nd and 4th Friday
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
First Congregational Church, Weyland Hall
2401 SE Sidonia Street
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952-5437
Fort Pierce
1st and 3rd Mondays
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
2900 S Jenkins Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34981