Create a Support System for Yourself:
Support groups can offer ideas on how to take care of yourself and provide care for your loved one.
Community Support Groups
Caring for someone living with dementia? We are here to provide support and compassion as you journey alongside your loved one. The Dementia Institute offers a monthly support group where you can connect with others, receive encouragement, and get tips for navigating challenging situations.
We provide support, empathy, and compassion for caregivers, family and friends of those with dementia.
Who the support groups
are designed for:
Family, friends, and caregivers of people living with dementia. Peer support groups offer a reassuring, confidential, and safe place to talk to others about how dementia affects your life.
Who leads the
support groups:
Our dementia support group facilitators are highly certified specialists in dementia training, caregiving and grief counseling.

Benefits of Joining a Dementia Support Group
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Gain Valuable Guidance:
It helps to talk with other caregivers and learn what they have found helpful.
It helps to talk with other caregivers and learn what they have found helpful.
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Learn About Resources:
Support groups can be helpful in offering information, guidance, and resources.
Support groups can be helpful in offering information, guidance, and resources.
Support Group Details:
Date: Third Thursday of most months
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Location:
2100 Raybrook St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Enter the South entrance at Door C; we will meet you there.
*Please register for support groups so we can contact you about any changes.
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