Alzheimer’s LA — Free Dementia Caregiver Support Groups — LA
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles offers free caregiver support groups across LA County for anyone caring for a person with Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, or related conditions. The organization is independent of the national Alzheimer’s Association and has served the LA region for more than four decades, building a roster of groups tailored to specific caregiver experiences.
What to Expect
All Alzheimer’s LA support groups, programs, and services are free. Groups meet by Teams and Zoom virtually and at sites across the county in person. The roster includes dementia caregiver groups, adult-child caregiver groups (for people caring for a parent), spouse caregiver groups, faith-based groups, Spanish-language groups, and groups for caregivers of people with early-onset dementia. Each group is led by a trained facilitator and follows a confidentiality agreement so members can speak freely. Sessions usually run 60 to 90 minutes and combine peer sharing with practical caregiving education.
Who This Group Is For
Groups are open to anyone caring for a family member or friend with dementia in Los Angeles County. Caregivers don’t need a referral, a formal diagnosis on hand, or a particular care setting — members include people whose loved one is at home, in assisted living, in skilled nursing, or in hospice. Alzheimer’s LA designs its group lineup specifically around the most common caregiver situations, so most caregivers can find a group that matches where they are in the journey.
Why Peer Support Works
Dementia caregiving has a particular trajectory: the role shifts as the disease progresses, and decisions that felt unthinkable a year ago become urgent. Talking with other caregivers in real time about what’s working — the sleep strategy, the daycare program, the difficult conversation with a sibling, the moment of letting go of an old plan — gives caregivers both information and permission. Alzheimer’s LA’s specialized groups (adult child, spouse, faith, language-specific) mean caregivers can find a room where their particular situation is the norm rather than the exception.
How to Join
Visit alzheimersla.org/for-families/services/support-groups for the current schedule, or call the Alzheimer’s LA Helpline at 844-HELP-ALZ (844-435-7259) to be matched to the right group. Helpline staff can also connect caregivers to additional services — care consultations, respite grants, educational classes, and culturally responsive programs. All services are free of charge.