Dementia caregiver support groups in Central Florida and online

Yes. Every ADRC support group is free. Our groups are sponsored by ADRC, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Senior Resource Alliance and community partners, and supported by donors.

Not for in-person groups. No reservation is necessary, so you can just come. For virtual groups, email info@adrccares.org first so we can send you the meeting details.

Our groups are for caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. That includes spouses, adult children, other family members and friends. Caring for a Veteran? See our Veterans resources too.

It's a fair question when your days are already full. Meetings last one to two hours, and our virtual groups, including an evening group at 6:00 PM, let you join from home with no drive. An hour with people who understand can make the rest of the month feel a little lighter.

That's a common worry. Every person living with dementia is different, so what happened to someone else may never happen to you. You can simply listen, share only what you want, and an ADRC facilitator keeps the conversation supportive.

A group can't do the caregiving for you, and it can't make your siblings show up, but it gives you people who understand and ideas that have worked for them. For hands-on help, we can also look at local services with you through Care Navigation and Information & Referral.

Yes. Spouses are welcome in every open group, in person and online. Husbands caring for a wife may also like the Men's Breakfast Club. If you can't leave your spouse alone, a virtual group lets you join from home.

Yes. Many caregivers feel guilt, anger, resentment or grief, sometimes all in the same day, and feeling burnt out doesn't mean you love the person any less. Saying it out loud to people who understand often helps. If you feel overwhelmed, call us at (407) 436-7750 to talk about a free Care Navigation session.

Yes. We hold several virtual groups each month, including a daytime group, an evening group, a Spanish-speaking group and Fannie's Friends for adult daughters and granddaughters. Email info@adrccares.org to join.

ADRC holds several free online groups for adult children caring for a parent living with dementia. Choose the Virtual Open Support Group (2nd Tuesday, 10:00 AM), the Virtual Evening Open Support Group (2nd Wednesday, 6:00 PM), Fannie's Friends for adult daughters and granddaughters (4th Wednesday, 6:00 PM), the virtual Men's Breakfast Club (3rd Thursday, 10:00 AM) or our Spanish-speaking group (1st Wednesday, 10:00 AM). Email info@adrccares.org to join.

Yes. Our virtual groups are open to caregivers outside Florida, and to out-of-state caregivers whose loved one lives here. If you need help finding services where you live, see our Elder Services Helplines page.

Yes. Our Virtual Support Group for Spanish-Speaking Caregivers meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM. Email info@adrccares.org to join.

Yes. The Men's Breakfast Club meets in person at Perkin's Restaurant in Winter Park on the 1st Wednesday at 10:00 AM, and online on the 3rd Thursday at 10:00 AM.

Yes. Fannie's Friends is a virtual group for adult daughters and granddaughters. It meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM.

Each meeting lasts between one and two hours.

For the Winter Park group, you can call Easter Seals at 407-629-4565 to ask about respite care during the meeting. For other groups, a virtual meeting may be easier to fit in. You can also call us at (407) 436-7750 to talk through options.

Dates and locations might change around holidays. Please check with us in November and December before you go.

Call us at (407) 436-7750. We'll listen, answer your questions and point you to the right next step, whether that's a support group, a Care Navigation session or a referral to local services through Information & Referral.