Caregiver Support Groups in Sarasota Florida
Are you looking for caregiver support groups in Sarasota, FL? Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. As a spouse, or family caregiver joining a support group can provide you with guidance as well as a sense of community.
Here's how to get started: We've compiled a list of caregiver support groups in Sarasota, FL, along with tips on how they can help you navigate caregiving for your loved one.
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Benefits of a Caregiver Support Groups Near You
When a loved one begins to need more care it becomes overwhelming. There are emotional and physical demands with caregiving- helping your loved one with daily routines and changing behaviors can take a toll over time.
We have caregiver support groups in Sarasota that are there to help! You can connect with others who truly understand your experience. The groups listed below can provide a safe and welcoming space to share challenges, exchange caregiving tips and a space to encourage each other.
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Groups in Sarasota, FL
Offered in-person by Alzheimer's Association Monthly
Dementia Caregiver Support Group in Sarasota
2nd Thursday at 3 p.m.
Town Square Sarasota
3882 Central Sarasota Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34238
RSVP: 800-272-3900
Dementia Caregiver Support Group in Sarasota
3rd Tuesday at 6 pm
Greater Hurst Chapel AME Church
2730 North Links Ave
Sarasota, FL 34234
RSVP: 800-272-3900
Dementia Caregiver Support Group in Sarasota
1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month, 10 am
Church of Palms
3224 Bee Ridge Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34239
RSVP: https://www.churchofthepalms.org/the-caregivers-pathway/
Virtual Caregiver Support Group in Spanish
Hosted by Alzheimer’s Association
1st Thursday of the Month - 12:30 pm
4th Thursday of the Month - 5 pm
RSVP: 800-272-3900
Veterans Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Hosted by Alzheimer’s Association
4th Thursday of the Month - 1 pm
RSVP: 800-272-3900
Alzheimer’s Support Group in Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Memorial offers Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups. For details and to RSVP for a group, contact them at their HealthLine (941-917-7777) or use this website: https://www.smh.com/Contact-Us/Support-Group-Listings
They also have a Memory Loss Support Group
941-917-7197 or HealthLine 941-917-7777
Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Groups
Parkinson's Power Hour & Care Partner Support Group
1st Wednesdays of each month at 10 am
Sarasota Memorial Health Care Center
5880 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238
RSVP: 941-917-7777
Parkinson’s Caregivers Only Club
Wednesdays at 10 am
Parkinson Place Center
5969 Cattleridge Blvd #100
Sarasota, FL 34232
RSVP: 941-893-4188
Manasota Parkinson Support Group
2nd Monday of the month at 2 pm
Contact for location details
RSVP: Pauline Tolmach 941-378-0145
Sarasota Parkinson Support Group
3rd Wednesdays of the month at 9:30 am
Contact for location details
RSVP: Marilyn Tait 940-924-5071
General Senior Caregiver Support Group
In addition to the specialized support groups listed below, there are some general support groups for caregivers of seniors.Senior Caregiver Support Group in Sarasota
Fridays at 10:30-11:45am
There is a caregiver support group and a Memory café to provide respite care
Hosted by JFCS of the Suncoast
2688 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237
Must call and do an intake interview before attending
RSVP: https://jfcs-cares.org/events/caregiver-support-groups/