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Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Groups

Three groups currently meeting in the District of Columbia

Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association® caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to:

• Develop a support system
• Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions
• Talk through issues and ways of coping
• Share feelings, needs and concerns
• Learn about community resources

Below is a list of groups meeting in Prince George's County. Please call the facilitator prior to your first meeting, as date and times may change.

Call our free 24/7 Helpline 800.272.3900 or visit alz.org/nca to learn more about caregiver programs and resources. Unable to attend a support group in person? Join ALZConnected®, the Alzheimer's Association's online community, at alzconnected.org.

Veterans Affairs Hospital, Geriatric Clinic – room 3C-114, 50 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20422
2nd Tuesday at 2:15 p.m.
Benetta Pitts 202.745.8422

Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Group for Adult Children: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Sharon O'Connor 202.895.9469

Dupont Circle Caregiver Support Group, 1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 10th Floor (WeWork Suite), Washington, DC, 20009
3rd Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m.
Karen Marshall alzgroup@kadambatree.org

Providence Hospital – Carroll Manor, 1150 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017
3rd Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
Dwayne B. Hughes 301.980.8412 (call to confirm location)

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