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, The Department of Elder Affairs, Senior Resource Alliance and various community partners.
Some support groups are conducted via the Zoom platform. 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
Caya Health
1355 S. International Parkway, Suite 1481, Lake Mary FL 32746
Facilitator: Jody Hampton
MAITLAND
2nd Thursday, 10:00 AM
IN PERSON
Open Support Group
Maitland Presbyterian Church
341 N. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751
Conference Room
Facilitator: Jody Hampton
OCOEE
2nd Tuesday, 6:00 PM
IN PERSON – ZOOM OPTION
Open Support Group
Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital
10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761
Held in Auxiliary Room on the First Floor
Facilitator: Ashley Gravatte
DR. PHILLIPS – SW ORLANDO
1st Friday, 10:30 AM
3rd Friday, 10:30 AM
IN PERSON
Open Support Group
HarborChase of Dr. Phillips, Hamlin Room
7233 Della Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Facilitator: Viviene Moore
Eustis
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
IN PERSON – ZOOM OPTION
Open Support Group
Journey Christian Church
15733 Dillard Rd. Eustis FL 32726
Facilitators: Jim & Mary Pinckney
2nd Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
ZOOM ONLY
Open Support Group
Facilitator: Alexandra Garnier Mercier
1st Wednesday, 10:00 AM
ZOOM ONLY
Support Group for Spanish Speaking Caregivers
Facilitator: Alexandra Garnier Mercier
2nd Tuesday, 6:00 PM
4th Tuesday, 1:00 PM
ZOOM ONLY
Fannie’s Friends for
Adult Daughters and Granddaughters
Facilitators: Tori Ricci, Stephanie Malally
1st Wednesday, 10:00 AM
IN PERSON
3rd Thursday, 10:00AM
ZOOM ONLY
Men’s Breakfast Club (Men Only)
Perkin’s Restaurant
701 E State Rd 434, Winter Springs
Facilitators: Dennis Dulniak, Chuck Dudley