Support Groups

The 14 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers learn more about and find support groups.

Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Extraordinary95%

Alzheimer's Association

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Offers links to 2 types of support groups that are connected with the Alzheimer's Association:  1) In person support groups with a link to 'Find a support group near me', and 2) Online community/message boards with a link to join 'ALZConnected'.
Support Groups
ALZSmart Score™ - Excellent80%

Dementia Care Central (National Institute on Aging)

Geo Location: All (US)

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Lists 9 online support groups for caregivers of people with dementia that includes the name, how to join, and description.
In Person & Online Support for Those with Dementia & Persons Providing Care
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%

Alzheimer's Association

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

ALZConnected® (alzconnected.org), powered by the Alzheimer's Association®, is a free online community for everyone affected by Alzheimer's or another dementia, including:  people with the disease, caregivers, family members, friends, and individuals who have lost someone to Alzheimer's.
ALZConnected
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%

Lewy Body Dementia Association

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Lists 7 benefits of support groups.  Describes the different types of groups and how to find a support group.  Has several external links to more resources.
Support Groups: Should I Join One?
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%

Alzheimer's Foundation of America

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

AFA (Alzheimer's Foundation of America) offers free weekly, telephone based support groups, facilitated by AFA’s licensed social workers, designed to give caregivers a place to connect and share with one another.
Caregiver Support Groups
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%

Alzheimers.net (aka A Place For Mom)

Jennifer Wegerer

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Lists 5 five emotional support groups that give assistance and comfort to Alzheimer’s caregivers.
The 5 Best Emotional Support Groups for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%

Family Caregiver Alliance

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) has partnered with Smart Patients to create a caregivers community.  FCA also offers the online support groups for caregivers
Support Groups
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%

The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook

Sally Willard Burbank, MD and Sue Pace Bell

Pages 259-266

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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Discusses the benefits of support groups and some fun themes for meetings.  Explains some possible rules for a successful support groups.
The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%

Caregiver Action Network

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Has 20+ bullet points on things to think about when looking for a group.  Explains 4 different types of support groups.
Finding the Right Support Group
ALZSmart Score™ - Average40%

The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)

Nancy L. Mace, MA and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH

Pages 271-273

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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Describes what a support group is.  Has answers to 4 common excuses to not join a support group.
The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)
ALZSmart Score™ - Average40%

Learning to Speak Alzheimer's

Joanne Koenig Coste

Pages 156-158

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Discusses how to find a support group, reasons to join, and different types of support groups.
Learning to Speak Alzheimer's
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%

Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: The Caregiver's Complete Survival Guide

Nataly Rubinstein, MSW, LCSW, C-ASWCM

Pages 310-311

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Explains the need for caregivers to find a support group.
Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: The Caregiver's Complete Survival Guide
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory25%

Alzheimer's Hope

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Describes 4 reasons why you should join a support group.
Care for the Caregiver
ALZSmart Score™ - Fair15%

Elder Care Online

Rich O’Boyle, Publisher

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Discusses the reasons for joining a support group.  Many external links on this web page seem quite out-of-date or do not work.
Support Groups Are Essential to Caregiver Wellbeing

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