Caring for someone with dementia can bring both rewards and challenges. Penn Memory Center (PMC) support groups offer a safe space for caregivers of PMC patients to share experiences, connect with others, and access helpful resources.
1- General Caregiver Support Groups
Open to all caregiver roles. Some groups are mostly spousal caregivers.
- Second Friday of each month, 12 p.m. on Zoom (mostly spousal caregivers, but all caregivers are welcome)
- Second Monday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Zoom
- Contact: Alison.Lynn@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
- Third Monday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Zoom
- Contact: Leah.Fein@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
- Second Tuesday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Zoom
- Third Wednesday of each month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Zoom (mostly spousal caregivers, but all caregivers are welcome)
- Third Friday of each month, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Zoom
2- Specialty Groups
- Adult Child Caring for a Parent Support Group
- First Tuesday of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Zoom
- Contact: Leah.Fein@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
- Grief Support Group: For former caregivers of someone with a neurodegenerative disease
- Second Thursday of the month, 12 to 1:30 pm on Zoom
- Contact: Alison.Lynn@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Questions?
Contact Alison Lynn at Alison.Lynn@pennmedicine.upenn.edu