Caregiver Support Groups
The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center
holds caregiver support group meetings at locations
around Central Florida. No reservation is necessary.
What to Expect at the Meeting
A facilitator from ADRC guides the meeting, which lasts between one and two hours. We are always happy to follow up with information about questions that arise during the meeting. Each group meeting is unique, depending on the needs of those present, but they have some common elements:
- Everyone gets a chance to speak.
- Challenges are shared and emotions are validated.
- Suggestions are shared if they are asked for.
- No one sits in judgment on anyone else’s experience.
- Sometimes there are tears, but there is always some laughter, too.
Around any holiday, the dates or locations might change, so please check with us in November and December.
If you have questions about attending a support group, please contact us at (407) 436-7750 or [email protected].
Support Groups
The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center provides facilitated support groups for caregivers providing care to persons living with some form of dementia.
Support Groups are sponsored by ADRC, The Department of Elder Affairs, Senior Resource Alliance and various community partners.
Some support groups are conducted virtually. You will need to email [email protected] to participate in these online groups.
- LAKE MARY
1st Wednesday, 10:00 AM
IN PERSON Open Support Group
AdventHealth Lake Mary Health Park
960 Rinehart Rd., Lake Mary, FL 32746 2nd Floor Conference Room
Facilitator: Robin Rountree
- OCOEE
2nd Tuesday, 6:00 PM
IN PERSON Open Support Group
Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital
10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761
Held in Auxiliary Room on the First Floor
Facilitator: Emma Churchill
- VIRTUAL Support Group for Spanish Speaking Caregivers
1st Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Facilitator: Alexandra Garnier Mercier
- VIRTUAL Open Support Group
2nd Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Facilitator: Alexandra Garnier Mercier
- VIRTUAL Evening Open Support Group
2nd Thursday, 6:00 PM
Facilitator: Ashley Gravatte
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Men’s Breakfast Club (Men Only)
1st Wednesday, 10 AM
IN PERSON
Perkin’s Restaurant
6425 University Blvd. Winter Park, FL 32792
Facilitators, Dennis Dulniak, Chuck Dudley, Jim Pinckney3rd Thursday, 10 AM VIRTUAL
- MAITLAND
2nd Thursday, 10:00 AM
IN PERSON Open Support Group
Maitland Presbyterian Church
341 N. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751
Conference Room
Facilitator: Ashley Gravatte
- EUSTIS
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
IN PERSON – VIRTUAL OPTION
Trinity Evangelical Free Church
890 Abrams Rd.
Eustis, FL 32726
Facilitators: Jim & Mary Pinckney
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WINTER PARK
1st Friday, 10 AM
IN PERSON Open Support Group
Easter Seals Day Break at the Miller Center
2010 Crosby Way Winter Park, FL 32792
If you need respite care during the support meeting, call Easter Seals at 407-629-4565.
Facilitator: Ashley Gravatte
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4th Wednesday, 6:00 PM
VIRTUAL Support Group
Fannie’s Friends for
Adult Daughters and Granddaughters
Facilitator: Ashley Gravatte
