Support Groups
Caring for someone with dementia can be extremely difficult. So having emotional support and practical advice from someone who understands what you’re going through might be life-changing. Come along to make new friends, share experiences and be honest, without fear or embarrassment
get tips from group members on how to support someone with dementia, as well as how to keep looking after yourself. Have your questions answered by highly skilled, compassionate, and experienced staff who run the sessions. Our Community Educators facilitate support groups for carers across the region. Support groups are a great opportunity to meet other carers in your area and share stories and tips. Our support group members find the groups help them feel less isolated, provide emotional and practical support, and are often a welcome break from the caring role. Some regions also offer a coffee peer support group where people with dementia and their care partner meet up with other couples for a social outing.
Our Support Groups:
Dunedin -1: First Wednesday of the month, 10 am
Dunedin -2: Second Tuesday of every month 1.pm
Dunedin -3: Third Thursday of every month Mosgiel 10 am
Balclutha: Third Wednesday of every month morning
Oamaru: Second Wednesday every month morning
Queenstown – 1: Forth Wednesday every month Morning
Queenstown – 2: First or fourth Tuesday every month
Wanaka -1 (peer support) 4th Thursday every month
Wanaka Support: Second Friday of every month
Alexandra Support: First Wednesday of every month
Alexandra (peer): First and Fourth Monday of every month
Cromwell: Third Thursday of every month