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Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Groups

Multiple dates, times and locations throughout Loudoun County.

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 Loudoun 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 visitalz.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.

ASHBURN

Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging, 20145 Ashbrook Place, Ashburn, 20147
3rd Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Lesley Katz 703.771.5407 

LANSDOWNE

Lansdowne Woods of Virginia, 19375 Magnolia Grove Square, Lansdowne, 20176
1st Thursdays at 12 p.m.
Deb Harney 703.283.6554 and Judy Smith 703.608.0482

LEESBURG

Leesburg Adult Day Center, 16501 Meadowview Court, Leesburg, 20175
1st Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
Jaimee Conner 703.771.5334
NOTE: Free respite services offered at this group. Please call Jaimee for more information.

PURCELLVILLE

The Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Drive, Purcellville, 20132
Last Thursdays at 3 p.m.
Bobbi Carducci 540.903.6831

STERLING

Galilee United Methodist Church, 45425 Winding Road, Sterling, 20165
2nd Mondays at 7 p.m. (Room 204)
Tim Frank 703.444.3690 and Sarah Benson 703.477.9246

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