The National Institute on Aging recommends that caregivers and loved ones of Alzheimer’s patients attend a support group to share their feelings and concerns, as well as exchange helpful ideas and resources. Stress and isolation can affect both the physical and mental health of caregivers, says Lynn Meltzer, who facilitates a group at Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church in Bethesda. A support group, she says, “is a safe and confidential place to express grief, share experiences and even the occasional humorous moment.”
All the area groups listed below are free. Meetings generally last 90 minutes; call ahead to confirm dates and times.
Bethesda Health and Rehab Center
5721 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda
First Thursday of the month, 6 p.m.
Tricea Nurse, 301-530-1600, ext. 2167
Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church
6601 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda
First and third Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.
Lynn Meltzer, 301-530-3551
Marlies Buhler, 301-530-5784
Fox Hill Sunrise Senior Living
8300 Burdette Road, Bethesda
Third Thursday, 11 a.m.
Robin Rosenblum, 301-520-0123
Shelly Edwards, 703-359-4440
Brighton Gardens Friendship Heights
5555 Friendship Blvd., Chevy Chase
Fourth Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Terri Adams, 301-656-1900
Asbury Methodist Village
(Secure facility: Wilson Health Care Center, third floor)
301 Russell Ave., Gaithersburg
Second and fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m.
Barbara Mansfield, 301-987-6228
Asbury Methodist Village
(Residential facility: Wallace Building, first floor)
419 Russell Ave., Gaithersburg
Third Thursday, 2 p.m.
Andrea Deane, 301-216-4085
Donna Peang-Meth, 301-216-5512
Arden Courts of Kensington
4301 Knowles Ave., Kensington
First Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Agnes Collins, 301-598-4118
Kensington Park Retirement Community
3620 Littledale Road, Kensington
Third Thursday, 6 p.m.
Randy East, 301-946-7700
Linda Hadley, 703-304-5555
St. James’ Episcopal Church
11815 Seven Locks Road, Potomac
Third Thursday, 3 p.m.
John Miers, 301-656-3359
National Lutheran Home
9701 Veirs Drive, Rockville (Next to Lakewood Country Club)
First and third Thursday,10:30 a.m.
Robert Day, 301-424-9560, ext. 221
Sunrise of Rockville
8 Baltimore Road, Rockville
Third Thursday, 7 p.m.
Terri Binder, 301-916-4296
Misler Adult Day Care Center (Terrace Level of Ring House)
1801 E. Jefferson St., Rockville
Second and fourth Monday, 1 p.m.
Harley Lattner, 301-468-1740
Holy Cross Resource Center
9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring
Every Monday, 6 p.m.
Sister Kathy Weber, 301-754-7152
Holy Cross Resource Center (Adult Children)
9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring
Every Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Sister Kathy Weber, 301-754-7152
Holy Cross Resource Center (Spousal Groups)
9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring
Every Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.
Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Every Friday, 9:30 a.m.
Sister Kathy Weber, 301-754-7152
Arden Courts of Silver Spring
2505 Musgrove Road, Silver Spring
First Wednesday, 2 p.m.
Cathy Lonas, 301-275-5175
Riderwood Village Renaissance Gardens
3160 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring
First and third Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Jeanette Chamberlain, 301-572-4035
Sunrise of Silver Spring
11621 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring
Second Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Janelle Battles, 301-384-7557
Wallace Fond, 301-572-5619
Candace Stepp, 301-622-0516
Leisure World on Georgia Avenue Interfaith Chapel Library
3680 South Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring
First and third Wednesday, 3 p.m.
Jeanette Chamberlain, 301-572-4035
Spanish Support Group
The Support Center
1010 Grandin Ave., Rockville
Fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Myriam Sanchez, 301-738-2250
