The Alzheimer Society provides a variety of support groups throughout Calgary and area. Support groups provide an opportunity for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias an increased capacity to gain and share information, find support and benefit from interaction with others sharing like experiences.
NEW! The Early Stage Support Group is a monthly support group where participants living with early stage Alzheimer disease or a related dementia meet to support one another. This support group is free of charge and is sponsored and faciliated by the Alzheimer Society of Calgary. It meets the third Thursday of each month between 10:30 and noon. Pre-registration is required.
Contact us to join a support group.
The following support groups are open to family members and friends of people with dementia. Contact our Family Support Coordinator at (403) 290-0110 for more information or email familysupportcoordinator@alzheimercalgary.com.
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NW Caregiver Group |
SW Men's Caregiver Group |
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SW Caregiver Group
Bow Valley Caregiver Group
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Didsbury Caregiver Group
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The following caregive support groups operate independently of the Society and are not dementia specific:
Strathmore Support Group
Strathmore District Health Services (Hospital)
Second Thursday of each month
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Call Amy Yaneza at (403) 361-7176
Chinese Caregiver Support Group
Contact Angela Lai at (403) 269-6122
Cochrane Support Group/Bethany Care
Contact Pat Nielsen at (403) 932-8430
Family Caregiver Support Group - North
Third Monday of each month
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Confederation Park Senior Citizen Centre
2212 13 St NW
Contact Charlene at (403) 955-1674
Family Caregiver Support Group - South
First Wednesday of the month
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Lutheran Church of the Cross
10620 Elbow Drive SW
Contact Charlene at (403) 955-1674
Family Caregiver Support Group
Third Tuesday of the Month
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Bethany, Airdrie
Contact Carol Greanya at (403) 813-6445
Family Caregiver Support Group
High River/Nanton Area
First Wednesday of each month
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Contact Betty McPherson-Veitch at (403) 652-0192
South Calgary Support Group
Second and fourth Thursday of each month
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Contact Clara at (403) 271-9570
Caregiver Support Group - Okotoks
Fourth Tuesday of each month
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre
Contact Kathryn at (403)995-2652