Support groups meet monthly to provide cargivers with an opportunity to share their experiences and receive support from others coping with Alzheimer’s disease. There is no cost or commitment to attend. You are encouraged to contact the group facilitator directly. It you have questions about support groups in general. please call the Helpline at 1-800-272-3900. If someone you know and care about is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or a rlated dementia, there is something you can do to help them and yourself. Plan to visit an Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group this month.
Lake County
Hobart
St. Mary Medical Center Auditorium, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave.
3rd Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.
Munster/ Hammond
Hammond Clinic, 7905 Calumet Ave., Munster
4th Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.
Porter County
Valparaiso
Porter Education and Rehabilitation Center, 1401 Calumet Ave.
4th Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.
The Alzheimer’s Association message boards and chat rooms provide a virtual online community for persons with Alzheimer’s, caregivers and care providers. Out message boards have thousands of registered members from around the United States and thousands more who refer to the stories and information that is available 24 hours a day.

