A space to connect with and receive support from others who care for a loved one with dementia.

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. Our caregiver support group offers a space for you to connect with others who share similar experiences, and provide encouragement, understanding and practical advice. These meetings aim to offer you validation and empathy while fostering a sense of community among caregivers. You can also benefit from shared tips and insights to help navigate your caregiving journey with confidence and support.

This safe environment offers:

• emotional support
• shared experiences
• education for those caregivers impacted by dementia

When

Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Where

SeniorHealth Center, Pavilion 4 at UCI Medical Center in Orange or virtual via Zoom

Registration instructions

Registration is required for this free event. You can register to attend in-person or virtually via Zoom by using the registration link next to the chosen date. You will get an automatic email immediately to confirm your registration. If you choose to attend virtually, closer to the date of the meeting, you will receive a Zoom link via email.

Please read before registering:

The privacy of your health information is important to UCI Health and is required by law. As a participant in a Group Support Session (GSS), whether virtually or in-person, you and the other attendees will have the option to discuss health information in the presence of other attendees, family members, caregivers, friends, staff and/or providers. Whether you are an attendee, family member, caregiver, or friend accompanying an attendee, you agree to respect the privacy of others by keeping information that is shared in the session confidential and not repeating any of the information discussed in the clinical group setting. The GSS team will also keep all information shared in session confidential and not repeat that information outside of the clinical group setting, unless the information raises public health and/or safety concerns or under a regulatory obligation to disclose. The GSS is not a substitute for medical care or treatment of medical emergencies. Participation in the GSS is optional, and a decision to refrain from participating will not impact future care provided to you by UCI Health. Consult with your clinical care provider for any questions of a personal nature you are not comfortable sharing in the group setting, or for medical care.

By registering for this GSS you understand that information you share during the session may be heard by the entire group. Your acknowledgement also means that you will respect the confidentiality of the other members of the group by not revealing names or medical, personal, or any other identifying information about others in attendance outside of the clinical group setting. Furthermore, you understand that taking photos, video, or other recordings during the GSS is prohibited and agree to refrain from doing so.