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]
Locations
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, University of Central Florida, The Department of Elder Affairs, Senior Resource Alliance and various community partners.
ALL SUPPORT GROUPS ARE CONDUCTED VIA ZOOM PLATFORM DUE TO COVID-19 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Your email is required to participate.
WINTER PARK
2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m.
4th Wednesday, 1 p.m.
ZOOM ONLY
Fannie’s Friends
Adult Daughters and Granddaughters
Facilitators, Tori Ricci, Stephanie Malally
MAITLAND
2nd Thursday, 10 a.m.
IN PERSON
Maitland Presbyterian Church
Open Support Group
341 N. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751
Conference Room
Facilitator, Jody Hampton
WINTER PARK
2nd Tuesday, 10 a.m.
ZOOM ONLY
Open Support Group
Facilitator, Alexandra Garnier Mercier
OCOEE
2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m
IN PERSON – ZOOM OPTION
Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital
Open Support Group
10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761
Held in Auxiliary Room on the First Floor
Facilitator, Nicole Valdez McClure
WINTER SPRINGS
1st Thursday, 10 a.m.
IN PERSON @ Perkins
3rd Thursday, 10 a.m.
ZOOM ONLY
Men’s Breakfast Club (Men Only)
Perkins Restaurant
701 E State Rd 434, Winter Springs, FL
Facilitators, Dennis Dulniak, Chuck Dudley
2nd Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
ZOOM ONLY
Michael’s Moments
Caregivers to persons living with Young Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Facilitator, Edith Gendron
1st Wednesday, 10 a.m.
ZOOM ONLY
Support Group for Spanish Speaking Caregivers
for persons living with a Dementia related ilness
Facilitator, Alexandra Garnier Mercier