Virtual Support Groups
In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, we are now offering virtual support groups! Support groups are offered for caregivers, as well as family and friends, of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. Our support groups offer a safe place to talk through challenges, share feelings and concerns, and learn about resources that are available. The virtual groups are held using Teams, and participation is free and easy. Attendance may be done so via either telephone (voice only) or video call.
FAQs
Due to current COVID-19 guidelines, all Alzheimer’s LA groups are being held via Zoom or telephone. We will be resuming our in-person groups as soon as these guidelines enable us to do so.
Yes. You can join by video with a smart phone or tablet or you can use any phone to call in and join.
Alzheimer’s LA support group facilitators are experienced and trained staff or volunteers. Alzheimer’s LA staff and volunteers work closely together to ensure caregivers are given the most up-to-date and pertinent resources, information, and support.
Absolutely! There are many benefits to joining a support group including: receiving practical advice, learning about community resources, improving your coping skills, and gaining a sense of control over your situation. Here are some testimonials from caregivers:
“I always get such good advice from the facilitator and the group members. I am appreciative of the tools that are given to us.”
“With the help of Alzheimer’s LA support groups, I’ve learned compassion and how to make the journey better for the person I am caring for who is living with dementia.”
“This group is what I look forward to every week. It helps me so much.”
“I’m grateful support group is part of our family’s caregiving story!”
No. All Alzheimer’s LA support groups, programs, and services are free.
Current Support Groups
| Group Name | Day & Time | Contact |
| Adult Child Caregiver Support Group | Every Thursday, 1:00-2:30pm | Anne Oh: aoh@alzla.org, 323-930-6271 |
| Adult Children Caring for a Parent with Dementia Group | 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 12:00-1:30pm | Monica Moore: MRMoore@mednet.ucla.edu |
| After Dementia (Grief & Bereavement Support Group) | 2nd & 4th Friday, 2:00-3:30pm | Anne Oh: aoh@alzla.org, 323-930-6271 or Veronica Sanders: vsanders@alzla.org, 323-930-6287 |
| African American Men’s Group – Brother to Brother | 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm | Jim Kelly: jimkelly2573@gmail.com, 562-712-3254 |
| Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Dementia Caregiver Support Group | 3rd Thursday, 1:00-2:00pm | Anne Oh: aoh@alzla.org, 323-930-6271 or Celeste Kim: ckim@sbssla.org, 213-514-4482 |
| Caregiver Support Group | 1st & 3rd Thursday, 10:30am-12:00pm | Hannah DeGiuseppe: Hannah@agingnext.org, 909-621-9900 |
| Caregiver Support Group | 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:00-7:30pm | Janice Masters: Janice@agingnext.org, 909-621-9900 |
| Caring for the Caregivers (Faith Based Support Group) | 1st & 3rd Thursday, 11:00am-12:30pm | Michelle Bracken: michelle@bracken.com |
| Chinese (Mandarin) Speaking Dementia Support Group | 2nd Wednesday, 5:00-6:00pm | Kristy Huang-Arai: khuang@alzla.org, 323-930-6257 |
| Connections: Support Group for Individuals Living Alone with Early Memory Loss | Every Tuesday, 11:00am-12:00pm | Tori Boyer: tboyer@alzla.org, 323-930-6240 |
| Dementia Caregiver Support Group | 2nd & 4th Monday, 10:30am-12:00pm | Veronica Sanders: vsanders@alzla.org, 323-930-6287 |
| Dementia Caregiver Support Group | Every Tuesday, 5:30-6:30pm | Anne Oh: aoh@alzla.org, 323-930-6271 |
| Dementia Caregiver Support Group | Every Wednesday, 7:00-8:00pm | Anne Oh: aoh@alzla.org, 323-930-6271 |
| Dementia Caregiver Support Group (meeting in-person) | 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30pm 2nd & 4th Thursday, 10:00-11:30am Chino Valley Community Church |
Lloyd Mustin: l.mustin@verizon.net, 909-270-0866; or Lisa Laufer: lllaufer@yahoo.com, 909-762-5702 |
| Dementia Caregiver Support Group | 1st Sunday, 1:30pm | Deacon Dick Williams: dwilliams@americanmartyrs.org |
| Dementia Caregiver Support Group | Every Thursday, 10:00-11:30am | Barbara Hament: Barbara@SeniorCareNavigatorLA.com, 310-422-8825 |
| Dementia Caregiver Support Group | 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 10:30am-12:00pm | Jorge Sciupac: jesciupac@yahoo.com, 310-901-9319 |
| Dementia Caregiver Support Group | 2nd & 4th Thursday, 11:00am-12:00pm | Teresa Hernandez: theegreen@yahoo.com |
| Early Stage Care Partner Support Group | Every Monday, 12:00-1:00pm | Tori Boyer: tboyer@alzla.org, 323-930-6240 |
| Evening General Dementia Caregiver Support Group (UCLA affiliated patients and family only) |
1st & 3rd Monday, 6:30-8:00pm | Monica Moore: MRMoore@mednet.ucla.edu |
| Family Caregiver Support Group | 1st & 3rd Thursday, 6:00-8:00pm | Gale Taylor: Gale@agingnext.org, 909-851-3093 |
| First AME Church of Los Angeles Family Caregiver Support Group | 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 11:30am-1:00pm | Bobbe Akalonu: 323-234-6033 |
| Farsi-Speaking Well-Being Education & Support Group | Contact facilitator for more information | Dr. Nahid Nancy Rafii: nancyrafii@gmail.com, 310-874-5110 |
| Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Group | 3rd Tuesday, 12:00-1:30pm | Monica Moore: MRMoore@mednet.ucla.edu |
| General Dementia Caregiver Group (UCLA affiliated patients and family only) |
2nd & 4th Wednesday, 1:00-2:30pm | Monica Moore: MRMoore@mednet.ucla.edu |
| Group for Caregivers of Individuals Living in Residential Facility | Every Friday, 5:00-6:00pm | Jim Kelly: jimkelly2573@gmail.com, 562-712-3254 |
| IDD (Intellectual or Developmental Disability) & Alzheimer’s/Related Dementia Caregiver Support Group | 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 4:00-5:00pm | Zina Paris: zparis@alzla.org, 323-930-6212 |
| Japanese American English Speaking Dementia Caregiver Support Group | 4th Thursday, 10am | Little Tokyo Service Center: 213-473-3035 |
| Japanese American English Speaking Dementia Caregiver Support Group | 4th Saturday, 10:30am | Little Tokyo Service Center: 213-473-3035 |
| Japanese Speaking Dementia Support Group | 2nd Thursday, 1:00-2:30pm | Little Tokyo Service Center: 213-473-3035 |
| Korean Speaking Dementia Support Group (Evening) | 2nd Tuesday, 7:00-8:30pm | Jung-Ah Lee: jungahl@uci.edu, 949-343-5333 |
| Korean Speaking Dementia Caregiver Support Group | TBD- Coming in January! | Little Tokyo Service Center: 213-473-3035 |
| Lauren's Memory, Coffee & Compassion Support Group | Every Wednesday, 10:00-11:00am | Lauren Mahakian: lauren@familyconnectcare.com |
| LGBTQ Dementia Care Partner Support Group | 2nd & 4th Monday, 4:00-5:00pm | Anne Oh: aoh@alzla.org, 323-930-6271 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Group | 1st & 3rd Tuesday, from 6:30-8:00pm | Monica Moore: MRMoore@mednet.ucla.edu |
| Long-Distance Caregiver Support Group | 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:00-8:00pm | Sid Adelman: sidadelman@gmail.com sidadelman@gmail.com or Anne Oh: aoh@alzla.org |
| Korean Speaking Dementia Support Group | 1st Tuesday, 2:00 - 3:00pm 2nd Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:00am 3rd Thursday, 11:00am - 12:00pm 4th Friday, 3:00 - 4:00pm |
Jane somang@somangsociety.org, 562-977-4580 |
| Men's Caregiver Support Group | 2nd Friday, 10:30am-12:00pm | David Sitzer: drsitzer@graymattershealth.com, 213-293-9408 |
| Spanish Speaking Dementia Support Group | Every Wednesday, 4:00-5:00pm | Dinora Toj: dtoj@alzla.org, 844-435-7259 |
| Spanish Speaking Dementia Support Group | Every Monday, 1:30-3:00pm | Mirella Diaz-Santos, PhD: mdiazsantos@mednet.ucla.edu, 424-835-0843 |
| Spanish Speaking Dementia Support Group (Evening) | 2nd Wednesday, 7:00-8:00pm | Esperanza Roman, MSW: eroman@alzla.org, 323-895-2570 |
| Spanish Speaking Dementia Support Group | 2nd Thursday, 10:00-11:00am (phone only) | Angie Moran: amoran@alzla.org, 323-859-8810 |
| Temple Aliyah Support Group (meeting in-person) |
Every Monday, 1:00pm | Sid Adelman: sidadelman@gmail.com |
| USC Family Caregiver Support Group (San Fernando Valley) |
4th Thursday, 6:00-7:30pm | Mrs. T: wecare4others@gmail.com, 818-934-6362 |
| Watermark Westwood Village (meeting in-person) |
4th Wednesday, 6:00-7:30pm | Reggie Rodriguez:: reggierodriguezii@gmail.com, 818-934-6362 |
| Young Adult Caregiver Support Group | Every Monday,5:30-6:45pm | Zina Paris zparis@alzla.org, 323-930-6212 |
| Young Onset Dementia Group | 1st Tuesday, 12:00-1:30pm | Monica Moore: MRMoore@mednet.ucla.edu |
For more information about support groups, contact Anne Oh at aoh@alzla.org, 323.930.6271.