A caregiver support group is designed to provide information, education, and emotional support to the family members of persons with Alzheimer's Disease or related disorders. Health care and social service providers, as well as other interested persons, are also welcome to participate.
Families are the primary caregivers for Alzheimer's victims. Because of the special stresses for these caregivers and the continual demand upon their emotional and physical energy, family members need the support of others who experience similar problems. It is difficult and unnecessary for families to try to cope alone. A support group provides the strength that comes from shared experience and mutual goals.
At the support group meetings, an opportunity is provided to exchange helpful ideas and suggestions. Programs on topics of concern are presented by social workers, physicians, pharmacists, lawyers, ministers, and other professionals. In addition, free educational material is available as well as information about other resources.
Family Support Groups are held free of charge. Visitors are always welcome.
For more information about our caregiver support group program, contact the Chapter office at (800) 636-3346 or via e-mail to Andrea Harrelson .
Alzheimer's Association affiliated support groups are for family caregivers and others interested in learning more about Alzheimer's disease and how to cope. The meetings are free and everyone is welcome. For program information and to verify meeting date, time and location please call the chapter office at 772-3346 or 1-800-636-3346.
AIKEN COUNTY
Belvedere United Methodist Church - New Group ! 202 Rhomboid Place. River Area Alzheimer's Support Group, Belvedere/North Augusta. Meetings held the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Contact person is Betsy Waters at 803-642-2505.
Hills of Cumberland Village - 3215 Wise Creek Lane. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Geri Finn 803-641-8444.
Eden Gardens - 1385 Silver Bluff Road. Meetings are held the third Thursday of every month from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Cindy Raybauld (803) 648-5447. Respite Provided.
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE
Wittenburg Lutheran Church - Parish Hall, 233 North Lee Street. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month from 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Pastor David Butler, (803) 532-4636
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
Salem-Pageland Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall - 201 S. Maple Street, Pageland, SC. Meetings will be on the 2nd Tuesday of each month starting at 6:00 p.m. Contact Rev. Matthew Rich at (843) 672-7313 for additional information
COLUMBIA AREA SUPPORT GROUPS
New Group Especially For Alzheimer's Patients- Meetings are held twice a month on Thursdays. Please call Andrea Harrelson at 772-3346 for more information.
Palmetto Senior Care-New Group - 15 Richland Medical Park,suite 203, Room 16. Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month from 11:30 to 1:00. Contact Mary Winstead at (803) 691-5650.
Eden Gardens-New Group - 120 Fairforest Rd. Meetings will be held the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. Contact Andrea Banco at 781-2243 for additional information.
Oak Leaf Village-New Group - 800 North Lake Dr., Lexington. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month from 6:00 PM to 8:00. Contact LeAnn Thompson at 808-3477 for additional information.
Atria at Forest Lake - 4551 Forest Drive, Columbia. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm. Contact Ann Abel for more information (803) 790-9800. Complimentary lunch is provided at meeting.
C. M. Tucker Jr./Dowdy Gardner Nursing Care Center - Educational services classroom. Roddy Pavillion, 2200 Harden Street, Columbia. Meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Bruce LaFleur, (803) 737-5312.
Wildewood Downs - 1001 Wildewood Downs Circle, (look for 731 Polo Road to entrance into community), Meetings will be held the last Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Contact Johnette Kinard at 788-5115 for additional information.
Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital - Medical Park 9, room 250. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Dr. Michelle Liken, (803) 777-7186. The focus of this group will be transition and placement issues.
Kathwood Place - 4520 Trenholm Road, Columbia. Meetings are held the last Thursday of each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Contact Andrea Harrelson at the Alzheimer's Association at 772-3346 for additional information.
Benzie T. Rice Home - 100 Finley Road, Columbia. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 6:45 in the Multi-Purpose Room. Contact Michelle LeMoine at 691-5765.
Clare Bridge Assisted Living - 990 Columbia Avenue, Irmo. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Contact Monnie Agnew at 749-7889.
Presbyterian Home of South Carolina - 700 Davega Drive, Lexington. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:30-12:00 p.m. Fran Bragan, (803) 796-8700. Respite available upon reservation.
CHAPIN/WHITE ROCK
Palmetto Senior Care - 109 Wartburg Road, White Rock. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month from 10:00-11:00 a.m. GeorgiaTroficanto at (803) 732-6670.
The Lowman Home - White Rock, SC. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month from 3:00-4:00. Meetings will be held in the Daily Life Center at the Lowman Home. Contact Jennifer Rawlings 732-8710 for additional information
CLARENDON COUNTY
Manning United Methodist Church - Lake Marion Support Group. 17 East Rigby Street, Manning. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Betty Wellock, (803) 478-4820.
KERSHAW COUNTY
Kershaw County Council on Aging - 906 Lyttleton Street, Camden. Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Donna Outen, (803) 432-8173.
LANCASTER COUNTY
Senior Citizens Building- 300-A W. Gay Street, Lancaster, SC. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month from 2-3 p.m. Cheryl Baker, (803) 285-6956.
LEE COUNTY
Pilot Club of Bishopville Home - 120 Barnett Drive, Bishopville. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Annie McElveen, (803) 437-2415.
NEWBERRY COUNTY
Newberry County Council on Aging -- Dave C. Waldrop Senior Center, in the library, 1300 Hunt Street, Newberry. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Contact Janet Ballentine, MSW at (803) 276-8266.
ORANGEBURG COUNTY
Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center, Integrated Geriatric Services - 2319 St. Matthews Road, Orangeburg. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Contact Ada Legree at (803) 536-1571.
The Methodist Oaks- 1000 Live Oaks Drive, Orangeburg. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Contact Sandee Gingrich, (803) 534-1212 ext. 170.
Magnolia Place at Longwood Plantation - 1687 Longwood Plantation. Meetings will be held the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Michelle Ford at (803) 535-0250. Respite available.
SALUDA COUNTY
Horizon Adult Care and Learning Center- 101 R.L. Sawyer MD Drive, Saluda Meetings held the first Thursday of the month from 2-3 and then from 7-9 p.m. Contact John Tate at (864) 445-0146.
SUMTER COUNTY
Tuomey Hospital -- First floor outpatient conference room, Sumter. Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Larry Nichols (803) 481-5545.
YORK COUNTY
Park Avenue Adult Day Care Center - 359 Park Avenue, Rock Hill, SC. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ann Barton, (803) 327-7448.
Sonshine Alzheimer's Care - 1765 India Hook Drive, Rock Hill, SC. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. Contact Sam Simpson at (803) 366-9572.
Eden Gardens at Rock Hill - 1611 Constitution Blvd. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 6:30. Contact Geri Tucker at 1-800-282-9202.
BARNWELL COUNTY
Generations Unlimited, Axis One Building-Respite is providedat 10913 Ellington Street. Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at noon. Contact Mary Davis at (803) 541-1249.
CHESTER COUNTY
Chester County-New Group --Chester County Nursing Center Dining Room. One Medical Park Drive.Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM. Contact Jeremy Whitmire at (803) 581-3151
MARION COUNTY
Marion County-New Group --Community Adult Daycare, 300 Jones Ave. Extension, behind the Burger King. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Contact Lauren DeNito at (843) 423-6488 for additional information.
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