Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can leave those with the disease and their care partners feeling isolated. You are not alone. There are other people to share the journey with you!
Support groups offer the opportunity to meet, interact with and learn from others who are living with dementia. It’s a safe environment where you can share, laugh, and help each other through mutual understanding.
All of our support groups are inclusive environments for people of different ethnicities, cultures or persons who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Virtual Support Group for Care Partners of Persons with Younger Onset Dementia
When symptoms of dementia start before the age of 65, we use the term young onset dementia.
Families impacted by younger onset dementia often face special and unique challenges related to changes associated with the disease, employment, raising children, money matters and future plans. Care partners are experiencing changes in the relationship, an increase in responsibilities related to the family and the challenge of providing care while continuing to be employed.
To assist care partners and friends of people with younger onset dementia, the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is offering a virtual support group. Group members must be caring for someone who received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia prior to the age of 65.
There are two monthly support groups for Care Partner of People with Younger Onset Dementia:
- The first Monday of the month from 7 – 8:30 pm
- The third Monday of the month from 7- 8:30 pm
Questions?
For more information and how to register, please contact the Alzheimer Society at 204-943-6622 or alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca.
If you need to talk, please don’t hesitate to call client support at 204-943-6622 (Winnipeg) or 1-800-378-6699 (Manitoba) or email support@alzheimer.mb.ca.
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- The third Monday of the month from 7- 8:30 pm
Questions?
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If you need to talk, please don’t hesitate to call client support at 204-943-6622 (Winnipeg) or 1-800-378-6699 (Manitoba) or email support@alzheimer.mb.ca.
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Virtual Care Partner Support Groups In-Person Care Partner Support Groups Virtual Care Partner Support Groups
We are offering virtual caregiver support groups to help connect people with others living in a similar situation during these uncertain times and to ensure that families continue to have access to support and information.
When are the support groups?
We invite you to register for the support group that works best for your schedule regardless of your location. To register, please forward an email including:
- Full name
- Contact information (i.e. telephone number and email address)
- Date/time of group you are interested in attending
Our Alzheimer Society of Manitoba staff and volunteer facilitators are located throughout the province and look forward to meeting with you.
- First Monday of the month, from 7 to 8:30 pm alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca *This support group is geared towards adult children caring for a parent living with dementia.*
- Third Monday of the month, from 7 to 8:30 pm alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca *This support group is geared towards spouses of a person living with dementia.*
How do I join?
After you register, the support group facilitator will send a meeting invitation via email. This will include a link that will connect you directly to the meeting, including a Meeting ID code and password. A few minutes prior to the time of the scheduled support group meeting, you may log in by using the link provided and by following the prompts on the screen.
RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE In-Person Care Partner Support Groups
We are currently offering in-person sessions in our Provincial (Winnipeg), Westman, Interlake/Eastern and South Central areas. To register, please email the group you choose below.
Provincial (Winnipeg)- River Ridge II 2701 Scotia St
Fourth Tuesday of the month, from 7-8:30 pm alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca *Note: Per internal restrictions at River Ridge II, all participants are encouraged to wear a face mask at all times while in the building. *This support group will start on April 25th
- The Pembina Active Living 55+ 170 Fleetwood Road
Second Thursday of the month, from 10 - 11 am programs@pal55plus.ca *Please note this support group is facilitated by the Pembina Active Living Center in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.* *March’s session will be held on Thursday, March 16th instead of the 9th
- The United Church in Meadowood 1111 Dakota St
Second Monday of the month, from 2 - 3:30 pm alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca
- The Waverly & Rosewood 857 Wilkes Ave
Third Wednesday of the month, from 7 - 8:30 pm alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca * Note: Per internal restrictions at The Waverly & Rosewood, all participants are encouraged to wear a face mask at all times while in the building.
- Transcona Memorial United Church 209 Yale Ave W
First Wednesday of the month, from 10 - 11:30 am alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca
- Westwood Community Church 401 Westwood Drive
Fourth Thursday of the month, from 1-2:30 pm alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca
Interlake/Eastern North Central- Portage la Prairie Herman Prior Centre, 40 Royal Rd N
First Monday of the month at 1:30 – 3:00 pm alznc@alzheimer.mb.ca
Parkland- Dauphin Dauphin Active Living Senior Centre - 55 1st St. SE
Second Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm alzprk@alzheimer.mb.ca
South Central- Dominion City Abbeyfield House, Box 69
Third Monday of the month at 10 am alzsc@alzheimer.mb.ca
- Carman Carman Active Living Centre, 7 Ed Belfour Dr
Last Wednesday of the month at 1 pm alzsc@alzheimer.mb.ca *March's session will be on Wednesday, March 22nd instead of the 29th.*
South Eastman- Steinbach Pat Porter Active Living Centre - 10 Chrysler Gate
Second Tuesday of the month at 10 - 11 am alzse@alzheimer.mb.ca *This support group is geared towards spouses of a person living with dementia.*
Westman- Boissevain Boissevain Library - 409 S Railway St
First Wednesday of the month at 2 - 3:30 pm alzwm@alzheimer.mb.ca
- Brandon Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Westman Office - 4B, 457-9th St
Third Wednesday of the month at 2 pm lmcleod@alzheimer.mb.ca
- Brandon Centre for Geriatric Psychiatry, Assiniboine Centre Conference Room, 4th Floor - 150 McTavish Ave E.
Fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:30 - 2:30 pm lmcleod@alzheimer.mb.ca
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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:
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- Monday January 16th to March 27th, from 10:30 - 11:30 am
Location: ZOOM
- Wednesday, January 18th to March 29th, from 10 - 11:30 am
Location: Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Boardroom, 10-120 Donald St.
- Thursday, January 19th to March 30th, from 10 - 11 am
Location: ZOOM
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