COMMUNITY & SUPPORT RESOURCES
You’re Not Alone on This
Journey.
Find support groups, organizations, and online Communities & Resources built for and by dementia caregivers — wherever you are.
Find the Support That Fits Your Journey
Every caregiver's path is different. Browse our curated directory — vetted and gathered by fellow caregivers — to find the community, organization, or resource that feels like the right next step for you.
Alzheimer's Association Local Chapters
Your regional chapter offers in-person support groups, caregiver education workshops, and compassionate guidance from people who have walked this path. No experience required — just show up.
Memory Café Network
Memory Cafés are relaxed, welcoming gatherings for people living with memory challenges and their caregivers — a chance to share a coffee, connect with others, and simply feel less alone.
Hospital & Hospice Caregiver Groups
Many hospitals and hospice programs offer free caregiver support groups led by trained facilitators. Reach out to your local hospital's social work department to ask what's available near you.
Faith-Based Caregiver Circles
Churches, synagogues, mosques, and other faith Communities & Resourcesoften host caregiver support circles, companion visitor programs, and respite care — rooted in shared values and mutual care.
Family Caregiver Alliance
www.caregiver.org A national nonprofit that has provided support, resources, and guidance to family caregivers of adults with physical and cognitive impairments — including Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia — for more than 40 years. Offers educational publications, care planning tools, webinars, and a directory of local services.
Dementia Caregiver Resources: Essential Support and Connection
Elder Helpers www.elderhelpers.org A free, web-based service that connects volunteers with elderly individuals in their local communities. Volunteers provide companionship, assistance, and relief to family members who have become overwhelmed with caregiving responsibilities. A program of the Campaign for Aging Research, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Seniors Blue Book
Seniors Blue Book www.seniorsbluebook.com A free, comprehensive resource guide that has helped millions of seniors and caregivers navigate senior housing, care, and services since 1983. Lists assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, home health care, and more across more than 70 categories. Also includes an educational library with articles, videos, and answers to commonly asked questions.
Compassion and Choices
Compassion and Choices www.compassionandchoices.org A national nonprofit dedicated to improving care and expanding options for end-of-life planning. Offers free consultations, advance care planning tools, and a Dementia Healthcare Directive to help families document end-of-life wishes before cognitive decline makes that impossible. Active in all 50 states.
Thoughts for Alzheimer's Caregivers
Thoughts for Alzheimer's Caregivers www.thoughtsforalzheimerscaregivers.com Based on the journal kept by Pete Lindquist during his Alzheimer's journey, this website provides caregivers with an understanding of what to expect as a caregiver and how to deal with the challenges.
Recommended Reading
These books have been recommended by caregivers, support group participants, and professionals who have traveled the dementia journey. Whether you are looking for practical guidance, emotional support, or a deeper understanding of what your loved one is experiencing, each of these titles has something meaningful to offer.
Creating Moments of Joy
By Jolene Brackey A practical guide (my playbook) that provides a basic understanding of Alzheimer's and strategies to become an effective caregiver.
Being Mortal
By Atul Gwande Insightful summary of late life health care and planning. This book is particularly helpful in revealing the limitations of traditional medical practices.
Book of Joy
By the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams A motivational review of the week-long dialog between two Nobel Peace Prize laureates about overcoming life's most difficult challenges.
The Power of Meaning
By Emily Esfahani Smith While most people pursue happiness, fulfillment comes from finding meaning in life and living with love in our hearts.
The 36-Hour Day
By Nancy L. Mace and Peter V. Rabins An authoritative reference book written by professionals that answers questions about the issues confronting caregivers.
Like Falling Through a Cloud
By Eugenia Zukerman A heart-wrenching book of poetry and emotional discovery as Eugenia copes with forgetfulness and confusion following her Alzheimer's diagnosis.
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