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ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS For additional information about Alzheimer’s Association support groups, please call our Helpline at 1-800-272-3900. Disclaimer Statement: The day and time of support groups may be changed without Chapter knowledge. Please call the group’s facilitator to confirm before attending a meeting for the first time. *Support Groups Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association Telephone Support Groups (English): ALL COUNTIES *English Telephone Support Group for Younger-Onset Early Stage Individuals (Diagnosed before age 65) Every Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM For more information, please call Jamie Brodarick, LMFT at 800-272-3900 *English Telephone Support Group for Bereaved Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers 2 nd Wednesday of the Month, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM For more information, please call Nancy Ginden at 772-370-1299 English Telephone Caregiver Support Group United Homecare Services Please call 305-716-0710 for more information and to register English Telephone Caregiver Support Group Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center 1 st Tuesday of the month, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Please call 561-588-4545 to register

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ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS

For additional information about Alzheimer’s Association support groups, please call our Helpline at 1-800-272-3900.

Disclaimer Statement: The day and time of support groups may be

changed without Chapter knowledge. Please call the group’s facilitator to confirm before attending a meeting for the first time.

*Support Groups Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association

Telephone Support Groups (English):

ALL COUNTIES

*English Telephone Support Group for Younger-Onset Early Stage Individuals (Diagnosed before age 65)

Every Wednesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM For more information, please call Jamie Brodarick, LMFT at 800-272-3900

*English Telephone Support Group for Bereaved Alzheimer’s Family

Caregivers 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

For more information, please call Nancy Ginden at 772-370-1299

English Telephone Caregiver Support Group United Homecare Services

Please call 305-716-0710 for more information and to register

English Telephone Caregiver Support Group Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center

1st Tuesday of the month, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Please call 561-588-4545 to register

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Grupos De Apoyo Por Telefono En Espanol (Spanish) ALL COUNTIES

*Spanish Phone Support Group/Grupo de Teléfono en Español

Alzheimer’s Association Second Tuesday of each month Segundo martes de cada mes

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Para más información llama a Silmar Sanchez 954-465-0703

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Early Stage Support Groups

ALL COUNTIES Early Stage Support Groups are groups created for both the Patient in the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s disease, or those with MCI, and their caregivers. Groups are given at the same time and location with two different facilitators. Please note that these groups require screening

prior to attending. *Broward Health North, Neuro Resource Center 201 E. Sample Road; Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Facilitators: Chris Dragomer, MSW & Jean Merget, BSW Participants MUST pre-register and be screened for this group. Call Chris Dragomer at 800-272-3900 or Jean Merget at 954-786-7335. Early Stage Group – Congruent Patient and Caregiver Sessions *Alzheimer’s Association, West Palm Beach 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Facilitators: Donna True, LCSW & Jamie Brodarick, LMFT Early Stage Group – Congruent Patient and Caregiver Sessions Participants MUST pre-register and be screened for this group. Call Donna True or Jamie Brodarick at 800-272-3900. 1st Wednesdays are support meetings and 3rd Wednesdays are social outings. Memory Disorder Center of St. Mary’s 5305 Greenwood Ave., #102; West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Call Jackie Miller for start date of 8 week session: 561-882-6363 Early Diagnosed Patient and Caregiver Support Group

Alzheimer's Care Resource Center, Inc. 2328 10th Ave N #601; Lake Worth, FL 33461 2nd Thursday of the month, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM For more information and to register, call: 561-588-4545 Early Stage/Newly Diagnosed Support Group

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*Alzheimer’s Association, SE Florida Chapter; Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Facilitators: Donna True and Laura Zel Please call for prescreening, registration and location: 800-272-3900 Early Stage Group - Congruent patient and caregiver sessions United Homecare Caregiver Resource Center 8400 NW 33rd St., # 400; Doral, FL 33122 8 Week Group, Meets Weekly on Thursdays, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM For more information: Blanca Ceballos 305-328-0875 or [email protected] Early Stage Group – Congruent Patient and Caregiver Sessions

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BROWARD COUNTY CAREGIVER GROUPS

Coconut Creek Homewood Residence, 4175 W. Sample Rd., Bldg 1, 2nd Fl. Coconut Creek, FL 33073 Every other Tuesday, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Facilitator: Lisa Linn For information call: 954-971-7155 Coral Springs Sarah Care Adult Day Center, 754 Riverside Dr.; Coral Springs, FL 33071 1st Thursday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Facilitator: Lisa Linn, LCSW For information call: 954-341-7788 Sartory Hall in Mullins Park, 10000 NW 29th St.; Coral Springs, FL 33065 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Facilitator, Cindy Lerner For more information call: 954-753-7179 Lewy Body Dementia Specific Deerfield Beach Broward Health North, 201 E. Sample Rd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Facilitator: Jean Merget For information call: 954-786-7392 Adult Children Only Broward Health North, 201 E. Sample Rd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 Every Tuesday, 10:30 AM - 12:00PM Facilitator: Jean Merget & John Cavoto For information call: 954-786-7392

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*Broward Health North, Neuro Resource Center 201 E. Sample Road, Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Facilitators: Chris Dragomer, MSW & Jean Merget, BSW- Participants MUST pre-register for this group. Call Chris Dragomer at 800-272-3900 or Jean Merget at 954-786-7335 Early Stage Group – Congruent Patient and Caregiver Sessions Northeast Focal Point, 277 N.W. 2nd St.; Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 Every Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM For information call: 954-480-4463 or 954-480-4460 Caregivers Educational Support Group Fort Lauderdale *Holy Cross Hospital 4725 North Federal Highway; Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Multipurpose Room on the 2nd floor, Zachariah Family Wellness Pavilion 1st & 3rd Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Facilitator: Ann Carter For more information, call 954-491-2499 Calvary Chapel Church 2401 West Cypress Creek Road, Meeting room #1 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Every 3rd Saturday of the month, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM For information call: 954-315-4304 Faith based, respite care during meeting time

Hollywood *Hollywood Hills Methodist Church 400 N. 35th Ave.; Hollywood Hills, FL 33021 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Facilitator: Ann Carter For more information call: Ann Carter 954-491-2499 at or Carmen Perez at 954-989-8304

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Joseph Meyerhoff Senior Center/Southeast Focal Point, 3081 Taft Street Hollywood, FL 33021 4th Monday, 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM Facilitator: Ron McCoy/Rose Parra 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Facilitator: Ron McCoy/Rose Parra For information about either group, call Ron McCoy or Rose Parra at: 954-966-9805 Please call ahead as schedule may vary. Other support and social activities are scheduled monthly as well. Lauderdale Lakes Lauderdale Lakes Alzheimer’s Care Center, 4320 NW 36th St. Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 3rd Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Facilitator: Dana Lupia For information call: 954-535-2802 Lauderhill Heartland of Lauderhill 2599 N.W. 55th Ave.; Lauderhill, FL 33313 2nd Sunday of each month, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Facilitator: Romaine Kaufman For information call: 954-485-8873 Lunch Provided, Respite available Forest Trace Clubhouse, 5500 NW 47th Ave.; Lauderhill, FL 33319 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Facilitator: Barbara Sussman To RSVP for the group, please call Kela at 954-572-1800 ext. 21. For more information on the group please call Barbara at 954-665-6842

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Margate *Amazing Age Adult Day Stay 7306 West Atlantic Blvd.; Margate, FL 33063 1st Monday of the Month, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Facilitators: Christina Levine & Laurie Langholtz For more information, please call Peggy Ogle at 954-970-9185 Respite care provided, call ahead to register Alzheimer’s Family Center, 6280 W. Atlantic Blvd.; Margate, FL 33063 4th Wednesday of Every Month, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Facilitator: Jean Godfrey, LMHC For more information call 954-971-7155 This is a bereavement support group for former Alzheimer’s caregivers Pembroke Pines *Easter Seals at Southwest Focal Point, 301 N.W. 103rd Ave. Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 Every 2nd Tuesday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Creole speaking) Facilitator: Marie Lou Delva Every 3rd Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (English speaking) Facilitator: Maria Silverberg Every 4th Thursday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Spanish speaking) Facilitator: Antonia Gaynor For information call: 954-450-6855 Respite care available

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Southwest Focal Point, 301 N.W. 103rd Ave.

Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 Every Wednesday, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (English speaking): General Support Group

Every Tuesday 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Spanish speaking): General Support Group Facilitator: Barbara Zambrana For more information: Call Barbara at 954-450-6888 Respite care available Leeza’s Place at Memorial Hospital Pembroke, 2261 N. University Dr. Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group 2nd and 4th Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Predominantly Adult Children Taking Care of Parents For information call: 954-883-7240 Oakland Park *Positive Images, Inc., 2700 W. Oakland Park Blvd., 2nd Floor, Suite 21 Oakland Park, FL 33311 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM For more information, call Georgia or Don Foster at 954-484-1824 or 954-328-6465 Plantation *Covenant Village Senior Living, 9215 W. Broward Blvd. Plantation, FL 33324 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM For more information, call Abby Blacker at 954-338-0449 Participants must pre-register. Respite care available

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Sunrise Colony Club, 3799 Pine Island Rd.; Sunrise, FL 33351 Last Friday of each month, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Facilitator: Barbara Sussman For information call: 954-971-7155 Daniel Cantor Center, 5000 Nob Hill Rd.; Sunrise, FL 33351 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM For information call: 954-742-2299 Sunrise Health and Rehab Center, 4800 Nob Hill Rd.; Sunrise, FL 33351 2nd and 4th Thursday, 1:00 PM Facilitator: Janet Levinson, PhD For information call: 954-309-1126 Tamarac Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Blvd. Tamarac, FL 33351 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM For information call: 954-370-2140 General Caregiver Group Harbor Chase 6855 Northwest 70th Avenue; Tamarac, FL 33321 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Facilitator: Laurie Langholtz, MSW Call Laurie to register: 954-722-0212

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PALM BEACH COUNTY CAREGIVER GROUPS Boca Raton *Century Village Clubhouse – Room J, 19296 Lyons Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33434 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM For more information call: 561-451-1221. Clubhouse: 561-451-1200 Facilitator: Danielle Cohen Residents Only Adolph and Rose Levis Adult Day Care Center, 21050 - 95th Ave. South Boca Raton, FL 33428 Every Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Facilitator: Laura Panizza For information call: 561-558-2510 Respite Provided, call ahead Advent Square (ACC) 4798 North Dixie Hwy.; Boca Raton, FL 33431 Every Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM For Information: Call Janet Zweiback, RN., 561-381-0231 Respite Provided, please call 24 hours in advance to schedule Advent Square (ACC) 4798 North Dixie Hwy.; Boca Raton, FL 33431 Men’s Only Group 1st and 3rd Thursday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Facilitator: Dale Bruhn For Information: Call Janet Zweiback, RN., 561-381-0231 Respite Provided, please call 24 hours in advance to schedule

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A Good Daughter Elder Care 7491 N. Federal Highway, Ste. 214; Boca Raton, FL 33487 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Facilitator: Olga Brunner For information call: 561-235-2490 Center for Group Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road Every Tuesday, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Facilitator: Rebecca Parnell For information call: 561-483-5300 General Caregiver Support Group, Not Alzheimer’s Specific Mae Volen Senior Center, 1515 W. Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL 33486 Adult Children Group; Respite care not available Every Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Board Room) Group for Spouses; Respite Care is Available Facilitator: David Levy For Information call: 561-395-8920 ext. 253 Mae Volen Senior Center, 1515 W. Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL 33486 Spanish speaking Group. For information on days/time of group, please call: 561-395-8920 Louis and Anne Green Memory & Wellness Center Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Bldg AZ-79; Boca Raton, FL 33431 Family Member Discussion Schedule: Every Wednesday Afternoon, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Every Thursday Morning, 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM Facilitator: Nina Henke Every Thursday Afternoon, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Facilitator: Selma Nelson 1st Monday of the month, Grp. for Adult Children, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM For information call: 561-297-0502 Respite care available, please call ahead to schedule

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Louis and Anne Green Memory & Wellness Center Young Onset Program Florida Atlantic University 777 Glades Road, Bldg AZ-79; Boca Raton, FL 33431 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM For information call: 561-297-0502 For young onset (age 65 or younger) caregivers/family Respite care available, please call ahead to schedule Boynton Beach *Barrington Terrace, 1425 S. Congress Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33426 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the Month, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Facilitator: Dr. Evelyn Bohm For more information call: Dr. Bohm at 561-306-5577 Respite care available, call ahead to register *Homewood Residence, 2400 S. Congress Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33426 1st Tuesday of the month, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Facilitator: Dale Young For more information call: Dale at 561-429-3309 Respite care available, call ahead to register

Delray Beach Arden Courts, 16150 Jog Rd.; Delray Beach, FL 33446 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 2:00 PM Facilitator: David Levy For information, please call: 561-498-5552 Respite Provided with 1 day notice

Brain Matters, 4723 W. Atlantic Ave., #A7; Delray Beach, FL 33445 1st Tuesday of the month, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2nd Thursday of the month, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM For information and to pre-register, please call Cindy at 561-367-9676 Call ahead to register

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ManorCare Health Services, 16200 Jog Rd.; Delray Beach, FL 33446 Facilitator: David Levy Adult Children Caregivers Only Every 3rd Thursday of the month 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM For information, call 561-638-0000 Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services, 7091 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33446 Every Tuesday 2:00 PM - 3:30PM Facilitator: Howard Horowitz For information call: 561-852-3333 Seacrest Presbyterian Church, 2703 Seacrest Blvd. North Delray Beach, FL 33444 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 2:00 PM - 4:00PM Facilitator: Merilyn Diamond For information, please call 561-276-5533 Jupiter First United Methodist Church (ACC) 815 E. Indiantown Rd.; Jupiter, FL 33477 Every Wednesday, 2:15 PM – 4:00 PM Facilitator: Beth Schatman For information, call 561-683-2700 Jupiter Medical Center, The Pavillion 1230 South Old Dixie Highway; Jupiter, FL 33458 1st Wednesday, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM For information call 561-744-4444 ext 3784

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Lake Worth/Lantana/Greenacres *Mid County Adult Day Center 3680 Lake Worth Rd.; Lake Worth, FL 33461 2nd & 4th Fridays of the Month, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Facilitator: Susan Lander, LCSW To register and for information, call Susan at 561-642-2276 Respite provided, participants must pre-register Alzheimer's Care Resource Center, Inc. 2328 10th Ave N #601; Lake Worth,FL 33461 General Caregiver Groups: Every Tuesday of the month, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 1st Thursday of the month, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 4th Thursday of the month, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Male Only Caregiver Groups: 2ND Friday of the month, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Telephone Caregiver Support Groups: 1st Tuesday of the month, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Early Stage/Newly Diagnosed Groups: 2nd Thursday of the month, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM To register or for more information, call 561-588-4545 or 855-476-7600 Our Savior Lutheran Church (ACC) 1615 Lake Ave.; Lake Worth, FL 33460 Every Wednesday, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Facilitator: Sylvia Bishop For information call Janet Zweiback, RN at 561-432-0668 Respite provided, please call 24 hours in advance to schedule

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Jewish Family & Children Services 5887 Lake Worth Rd.; Greenacres, FL 33463 2nd & 4th Wednesday s, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Facilitator: Dale Kinzer For information call: 561-238-0411 Nominal Fee North Palm Beach *New Day Adult Day Center, 301 Ebbtide Dr.; N. Palm Beach, FL 33408 4th Thursday, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Facilitator: Julie Tombari For information call: 561-844-0012 Respite will be provided Temple Judea 4311 Hood Rd.; Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 1st and 3rd Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00PM Facilitator: Marcia Grobman For information call: 561-238-0411 Please call to register Pahokee Alzheimer’s Community Care, 470 E. 1st St.; Pahokee, FL 33476 4th Tuesday of the month, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM For information call: Sharon Howard 561-924-7283 Respite will be provided, please call ahead Tequesta Clare Bridge of Tequesta, 211 Village Blvd; Tequesta, FL 33469 Last Thursday of the month, 1:30pm Facilitator: Miriam Pereira For information call: 561-741-0850

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Tequesta Terrace Community Room, 400 N. U.S. 1; Tequesta, FL 33469 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Facilitator: Paulette Craft, LCSW, CCM RSVP to Tequesta Terrace at 561-207-650 Wellington/Royal Palm Beach/Loxahatchee, West Lake Worth *Lake Wellington Professional Center, 12230 W. Forest Hill Boulevard (Behind Town Square Publix & Community Center); Wellington, FL 33414 1st Tuesday of the month, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Facilitators: Julie Tombari & Dale Young For information call: Dale at 561-429-3309 or Julie at 561-891-6740

West Palm Beach *Alzheimer’s Association, West Palm Beach 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Facilitators: Donna True, LCSW & Jamie Brodarick, LMFT Early Stage Group – Congruent Patient and Caregiver Sessions Participants MUST pre-register and be screened for this group. Call Donna True or Jamie Brodarick at 800-272-3900. 1st Wednesdays are support meetings and 3rd Wednesdays are social outings. Alzheimer’s Community Care, 800 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 101-B West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Every Tuesday, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Facilitator: Mary Calabrese For information call 561-683-2700 Respite Provided, please call ahead Arden Courts, 2330 Village Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33409 1st and 3rd Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Facilitator: Dale Kinzer, LCSW 561-688-9999 or 561-238-0236 Respite Available, Registration for group & respite required in advance

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Darcy Hall, 2170 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.; West Palm Beach, FL 33409 2nd Wednesday, 2:00 PM Facilitator: Alisa Vargo For information call: 561-683-3333 ext. 3526 Memory Disorder Center of St. Mary’s 5305 Greenwood Avenue, #102 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Call for start date of 8-week session: 561-882-6363 Early Diagnosed Patient and Caregiver Support

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MARTIN COUNTY CAREGIVER GROUPS Jensen Beach *Emeritus Senior Living 1700 NE Indian River Dr.; Jensen Beach, FL 34957 Fourth Wednesday of the month, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Facilitators: Nancy Ginden, MHC For information call: Nancy at 772-370-1299 Respite provided, please call 24 hours in advance to schedule Stuart *Treasure Coast Hospice, Mayes Center for Hope 1201 S.E. Indian St.; Stuart, FL 34997 Offered Quarterly the Last Tuesday of the month in January, April, July, & October; 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Facilitators: Donna True, LCSW and Laura Zel, LCSW For information call: Donna True at 800-272-3900 Caregiver Education & Support Series

*Visiting Nurses Association 2400 SE Monterey Rd.; Stuart, FL 34996 3rd Monday of the month, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Facilitator: Nancy Ginden, MHC For information call: Nancy at 772-370-1299 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ACC), 2200 N. Federal Hwy. Stuart, FL 34994 Every Wednesday, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM For information call: 772-692-6981 Respite provided, please call 24 hours in advance to schedule

Children’s Services Council (ACC), 101 SE Central Pkwy.; Stuart, FL 34994 Every Thursday, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM For information call: 772-220-2773

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ST. LUCIE COUNTY CAREGIVER GROUPS Port St. Lucie *Alzheimer’s Association, Southeast Florida Chapter Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Facilitators: Donna True and Laura Zel Please call for prescreening, registration and location: Donna at 800-272-3900 Early stage group - Congruent patient and caregiver sessions Cascades Caregivers Group, Cascades Clubhouse Bethany Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Facilitator: Laura Zel For more information, please call: Judy at 772-878-7799 Ft. Pierce Treasure Coast Hospice William & Helen Thomas Counseling Center 5000 Dunn Road; Ft. Pierce, FL 34981 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Facilitator: Darlene Webb For information call: Darlene at 772-882-8789

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (ACC), 2900 S. Jenkins Rd. Ft. Pierce, FL 34981 1st and 3rd Fridays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM For information call: 772-466-3261 Respite provided, please call 24 hours in advance to schedule

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CAREGIVER GROUPS

Greater Miami *Michael Ann Russell Jewish Community Center 18900 NE 25th Ave.; N. Miami Beach, FL 33180 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Participants must pre-register by calling Rebekah Best at 910-514-1223 *Mt. Sinai Medical Center Emergency Department 2845 Aventura Blvd.; Aventura, FL 33180 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Call: Graciela Fowler, LCSW at 305-335-9733 The Memory Center at Miami Jewish Health Systems 5200 NE 2nd Ave. (Biber Library, 2nd Floor of the Stein Bldg.) Miami, FL 33137 2nd Thursday of the month, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM RSVP requested Please call Dr. Marielys Martinez or Dr. Amina Rivero at 305-751-8626 *City of Coral Gables, Adult Activity Center @ The Youth Center 405 University Drive; Coral Gables, FL 33134 4th Thursday of the month, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Facilitator: Graciela Fowler, LCSW For more information call: Letty Ellis, Senior Programs at 305-460-5622 Lunch Provided VITAS, 16800 NW 2nd Ave., Suite 400 N. Miami Beach, FL 33169 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Light refreshments served RSVP to Lilia Roenes at 305-690-4758

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Jewish Community Services, Aventura location (Bereavement Group) 18999 Biscayne Boulevard, Ste. 200; Aventura, FL 33180 Every Monday, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Call: 305-576-6550 for more information *General Bereavement Group – not Alzheimer’s Specific* United Home Care Services 8400 NW 33rd St., Ste. 400; Miami, FL 33122 8 Friday Sessions (From 8/31 – 10/19/12), 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM For more information call: Blanca Ceballos at 305-328-0875 Miami Beach *Wien Center For Alzheimer’s Disease & Memory Disorders 4300 Alton Rd.; Miami Beach, FL 33140 Every 4th Wednesday of each month, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM MRI Conference Room 1 For information call: Nydia Buch, LCSW or Graciela Fowler, LCSW (305) 674-2543 Mater Academy (Formerly St Joseph Catholic School) 8645 Byron Ave.; Miami Beach, FL 33141 1st Thursday of every month 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Facilitator: Drake Torrado For information call 305-219-1904 Respite care is available Jewish Community Services, Miami Beach Office (Bereavement Group) 300 West 41st St., Suite. 216; Miami Beach, FL 33140 Every Wednesday, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Call 305-576-6550 for more information *General Bereavement Group – not Alzheimer’s Specific*

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Southwest Dade *The Palace at Kendall 11377 SW 84th Street; Miami, FL 33173 Every 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Facilitator: Rosana Masi Please call Rosanna AFTER 1pm at 305-665-2806 for more information and to register *Riviera Presbyterian Church 5275 Sunset Drive; Miami, FL 33143 3rd Thursday of each month, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Facilitator: Rosana Masi Please call Rosanna AFTER 1pm at 305-665-2806 for more information and to register

VITAS 11731 Mills Drive, Suite 400; Kendall, FL 33183 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Light refreshments served RSVP to Lilia Roenes at 305-690-4758

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GRUPOS DE APOYO EN ESPANOL EN MIAMI-DADE (Spanish Caregiver Groups in Miami-Dade)

NORTHWEST DADE *Easter Seals Adult Day Care 1475 NW 14th Avenue Miami, FL 33125 1st Friday of each month Los primeros Viernes de cada mes

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Facilitators: Gloria Orlandi Para mas informacion llama: 305-547-4721 (Cuidado del paciente disponible) United Home Care Services 8400 NW 33rd St., Ste. 400 Miami, FL 33122 1st Wednesday of each month, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Los primeros Miercoles de cada mes Call: Marina Bravo, LCSW 305-716-0707 o 305-716-0710 *Wien Center For Alzheimer’s Disease & Memory Disorders 4300 Alton Road; Miami Beach, FL 33140 Every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM El Segundo Miércoles del mes, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM MRI Conference Room 1 Para información llama: Nydia Buch, LCSW o Graciela Fowler, LCSW (305) 674-2543 VITAS, 16800 NW 2nd Avenue, Suite 400 N. Miami Beach, FL 33169 2do Martes de cada mes (2nd Tuesday of the month), 6:00 PM -8:00 PM Habra refrigerios ligeros Por favor confirmar asistencia llamando a Lilia Roenes al 305-690-4758

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Miami Lakes *Easter Seals Adult Day Care 489 East Hialeah Drive, Suite 7; Hialeah, FL 33010 2nd Friday of each month El Segundo Viernes de cada mes 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Call: (305) 887-7370 (Cuidado del paciente disponible) *Mt. Sinai Medical Center 2150 W. 68th St.; Hialeah, FL 33016 2nd Tuesday of each month 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Call: Graciela Fowler, LCSW 305-335-9733

Southwest Dade *Sunrise Adult Day Center 13776 SW 8th Street; Miami, FL 33184 4th Monday of the month El cuarto Lunes de cada mes 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Facilitator: Daniela Caro Para mas informacion llama Iviana al 305-228-4001 The Palace Suites 11355 SW 84th Street; Miami, FL 33173 Every 3rd Wednesday of each month Cada tercer Miercoles de cada mes 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Call: Angela Velazquez (305) 385-9176

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VITAS 11731 Mills Drive, Suite 400; Kendall, FL 33183 2do Martes de cada mes (2nd Tuesday of the month), 6:00 PM -8:00 PM Habra refrigerios ligeros Por favor confirmar asistencia llamando a Lilia Roenes al 305-690-4758

GRUPOS DE APOYO POR TELEFONO EN ESPANOL

*Phone Support Group Alzheimer’s Association Second Tuesday of each month Segundo martes de cada mes 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Para mas información llama a Silmar Sanchez al 954-465-0703

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MONROE COUNTY CAREGIVER GROUPS FLORIDA KEYS Plantation Key Senior Center 8880 Overseas Hwy. Mile Marker 88.8 Tavernier, FL 33070 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM For more information call: Pam Martin 305- 853-0907 or 305-393-4643 Marathon Senior Center 535 33rd St. Gulf; Marathon, FL 33050 2nd Wednesday of the month 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM For information and directions call: Pam Martin 305-853-0907 or 305-393-4643 Hospice & Visiting Nurse Association 1319 William Street Key West, FL 33040 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Facilitator: Toni D. Nixon, Ed.D, LLC, LMHC (732) 539 2927 or email [email protected] Or Call Jeannette Saunders (305) 295 6827 The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Updated August 2013