Caregiver Support Groups
Support to help you care for your family member with dementia.
Meet other caregivers, share experiences, explore solutions to common challenges and find out about community resources – all in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Our support groups run all year round and give you an outlet for the ups and downs of caring for a person with dementia.
Oakville
Spousal Support Group
Every other Monday from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Rebecca St.
Family Caregiver Support Group
Every second Tuesday of the month from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunrise Assisted Living, Sunroom, 456 Trafalgar Rd.
Family Caregiver Support Group
Select Thursdays from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
20 Division Police Station, 95 Oak Walk Dr.
Burlington
Spousal Support Group
Every other Tuesday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wellington Square United Church, 2121 Caroline St.
Dementia Discussion Group
Third Tuesday of the month from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Starting August 20th
Acclaim Health Burlington Adult Day Program, 2180 Itabashi Way
Long Term Care Support Group
First Wednesday of the month from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Sunrise Retirement Home, 5401 Lakeshore Rd.
Halton Hills
Family Caregiver Support Group
First Tuesday of the month from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Halton Regional Police Station, Community Room, 217 Guelph St.
Milton
Family Caregiver Support Group
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Milton Sports Centre, 605 Santa Maria Boulevard, Milton
Caregiver Consultations
If a group setting isn’t right for you, our team is available to talk to you individually about your unique situation and to help you find solutions that are right for you and your family member.
This free service is available year round in person, on the phone or via email – just contact the team member in your area!
Request a Caregiver Consultation
Caregiver Education and Support Staff Team
Oakville and Milton: Vinitha Nair, x2411
Burlington and Halton Hills: Ana Nunes-Freitas, x2417
This program is supported through the generosity of our funders and donors, including Halton Region.
News and Events
The Caregivers’ Club Film Screening
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