Support Groups - Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center

Support Groups

How Can Caregiver Support Groups Help?

Caregiving can be an isolating and difficult experience. How can anyone understand your emotions unless they’ve gone through it themselves? Our caregiver support groups are facilitated by licensedmaster's level social workers to help reduce the isolation, stress, and depression that can often come with being a caregiver. These sessions are attended by other caregivers who are going through or have been through similar situations.

Our support groups are in a supportive atmosphere where you’ll find validation for your own experiences and share openly without concern of being judged. It will be a relief to know that what you’re going through is shared by others, and you’re not the only person with these feelings, whether positive or negative. Most importantly, you can find solutions to your problems — not based on what you “should” do but based on what other caregivers have done to make it through a similar situation.

When Are Caregiver Support Groups?

Support Groups

  • Spousal Support Group meets every Monday at 10:15am (In-Person at the LIAD Center)
  • Spousal Support Group meets every Tuesday at 10:15am (In-Person at the LIAD Center)
  • Spousal Support Group meets every Tuesday at 1pm (Virtual, on Zoom)
  • Spousal Support Group meets every Thursday at 1pm (In-Person at the LIAD Center)
  • Adult Children Support Group meets every Thursday at 3pm (Virtual, on Zoom)
  • Caregiver Support Group meets on the third Thursday of each month at 10am (Virtual, on Zoom), in partnership with Northwell Huntington Hospital
  • Bereavement Groups and Post-Caregiving Support (Please contact the LIAD Center for more information)

If you would like to register or request more information on these Support Groups, please contact Emma Fogarty, LMSW, Manager of Caregiver Services, 516-767-6856 x13 or Efogarty@lidementia.org.

Caregivers Are Not Alone

"There are only four kinds of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver."
—Rosalynn Carter

Caregiver Support Groups are designed to:

  • Reduce caregiver stress
  • Minimize caregiver isolation
  • Help avoid caregiver depression
  • Provide relief from your caregiving duties
  • Create a comfortable environment where ideas are shared
  • Teach proven coping strategies
  • Connect you to community resources to help build your network of support
  • Educate about important topics related to caregiving including elder care planning, financial planning, care options, and more

If you're a caregiver, it's important for you to have a positive outlet. Please contact The Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center today to learn more about our caregiver support groups by completing our online contact form or calling us at (516) 767-6856.

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