Our support groups are designed to provide support and resources for caregivers of individuals with dementia.
For Penn Memory Center (PMC) Patients
Caregivers of PMC patients are welcome to join one of our support groups tailored to specific caregiving needs and experiences. Please note that each caregiver may participate in only one group at a time.
For Non-PMC Patients
If the individual you care for is not a PMC patient, you are invited to join our open Community Support Group, detailed below.
Community Support Groups
These groups are open to caregivers of both PMC and non-PMC patients.
- Friday, January 24, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Friday, February 21, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 21, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Friday April 18, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Support Groups for PMC Caregivers
All sessions are held virtually.
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or Mild Dementia
- When: Second Tuesday of the month, 3–4:30 p.m.
- Facilitator: Jennifer Nguyen, MSW, LSW
- Moderate to Severe Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementias
- When: Second Monday of the month, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
- Facilitator: Alison Lynn, MSW, LCSW
- Caring for Someone in Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Skilled Nursing
- When: Third Tuesday of the month, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
- Facilitator: Alison Lynn, MSW, LCSW
- Spousal or Partner Caregivers
- When: Third Monday of the month, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
- Facilitator: Leah Fein, MPH, LCSW
- Adult Child (35+) Caring for a Parent
- When: First Tuesday of the month, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
- Facilitator: Leah Fein, MPH, LCSW
- General Caregiver Support Group
- When: Third Wednesday of the month, 3:00–4:30 p.m.
- Note: This group currently consists of spousal caregivers but is open to any type of caregiver.
- Facilitator: Meg Kalafsky, MHCI
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Alison Lynn at alison.lynn@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.