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Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Groups

Multiple dates, times and locations throughout Prince William 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 Prince William 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.

GAINESVILLE

Heritage Hunt - Marsh Mansion (Garden Room), Heritage Hunt Drive and Fieldstone Way, Gainesville, 20155
2nd Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Janet Pennington 571.248.0143 and Verna Kaighn 703.743.1340

LAKE RIDGE

Westminster at Lake Ridge, 12191 Clipper Drive, Lake Ridge, 22192
Fridays at 10 a.m.
Elizabeth Glyer 703.496.3400

MANASSAS

Novant Health Caton Merchant House, 9201 Portner Avenue, Manassas, 20110
3rd Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Mary Kren 703.361.8841

St. Thomas United Methodist Church, 8899 Sudley Road, Manassas, 20110
1st Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
Mary Kren 703.361.8841

WOODBRIDGE

Old Bridge United Methodist Church, 3966 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge, 22192
3rd Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Stuart Evans 703.598.8588

Prince William Senior Center, 13850 Church Hill Drive, Woodbridge, 22191
2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Emily Ruebsamen 703.497.0741 and Kate Tanner 703.501.0749

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