Having a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can lead to a variety of thoughts, feelings, and emotions, including feelings of worry or angst.
Persons diagnosed may struggle in sharing about their experiences in living with dementia to friends or family, leading to feelings of loneliness or isolation.
Our support groups for people with dementia provide participants with an opportunity to:
- Learn about dementia and its progression,
- Share feelings and common experiences,
- Exchange practical coping strategies and mutual support,
- Participate in meaningful discussions.
All of our support groups are inclusive environments for people of different ethnicities, cultures or persons who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
When are the Groups?
The persons with dementia support groups are meeting at the following dates and times (please note, pre-registration is required):
In-Person
Winnipeg:
- Wednesdays, July 16 to August 20, from 10 – 11:30 am
Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Boardroom, 10 – 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB - Thursdays, July 17 to August 21, from 10 – 11:30 am (This group is currently full)
Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Boardroom, 10 – 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB
Brandon:
- Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 10 – 11:30 am
Unit 4B-457 9th Street, Brandon, MB
For more information about the group or to complete your registration, please contact our Brandon office at 204-729-8320.
*Please note that this support group is geared towards those living with dementia who are male-identifying.*
Selkirk:
- May – July, 2025
Second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 10 – 11:30 am
Gordon Howard Centre, 384 Eveline Street, Selkirk, MB
For more information about the group or to complete your registration, please contact Samantha Holland at [email protected] or 204-268-4752.
Virtual
- Mondays, July 14 to August 18, from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: ZOOM - Thursday, July 17 to August 21, from 10 – 11 am
Location: ZOOM
For more information or to register for a Person Living with Dementia Support Group, please contact the Alzheimer Society at 204-943-6622, or by email: [email protected]. Please confirm the full name of the person living with dementia and the date/time of the group you are registering for.