Caregiver Support Groups
Because Caregivers Need Care, Too
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia can be one of life's most challenging journeys. While NewLeaf Senior Living Solutions is here to help families navigate the process of finding the right assisted living or memory care community when the time is right, we also understand that many families are caring for a loved one at home for months or years before making that transition.
We understand that finding the right support group is not always easy, so below is a comprehensive list of local memory care caregiver support groups serving the Coachella Valley and Hi-Desert. We encourage you to connect with the one that best fits your needs—because caring for yourself is just as important as caring for your loved one.
The best care for your loved one begins with caring for yourself. Find encouragement, resources, and understanding from those who truly know the journey.
You don't have to navigate this journey alone. Throughout our local community, there are exceptional caregiver support groups that provide practical education, emotional encouragement, therapeutic guidance, and spiritual support. Whether you're looking for advice from others who understand your experience, professional resources to help you provide better care, or simply a place to share your challenges, these groups offer valuable support every step of the way.
Hi-Desert Memory Support Group
3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:00pm
Location:
Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Room
Yucca Valley
Led by:
Amber Legowski
Certified Dementia Practitioner
Caregivers of Loved Ones with Dementia
1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00pm
Location:
The Bella Villaggio
Palm Desert
Led by:
Alzheimer's Coachella Valley
Dementia Practitioner Led
Caregivers of Loved Ones with Dementia
2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 10:30am
Location:
The Brookdale Mirage
Rancho Mirage
Led by:
Alzheimer's Coachella Valley
Dementia Practitioner Led
Caregiver Support Group
1st Wednesday of each month at 3:30pm
Location:
Spiritual Center of the Desert
Palm Desert
Led by:
Reverend Dr. Dale Orlansky
Spiritually led
Parkinson's Support Group
4th (or last) Monday of each month
Location:
Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California
Rancho Mirage
Led by:
Alzheimer's Coachella Valley
Dementia Practitioner Led
Caregivers of Loved Ones with Dementia
1st & 3rd thursday of each month at 11:00am
Location:
Atria Hacienda
Palm Desert
Led by:
Alzheimer's Coachella Valley
Dementia Practitioner Led
Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month at 5:00pm
Location:
Desert Willow Center for Seniors
Yucca Valley
Led by:
Liminal Path Counseling
Therapist Led
Caregivers of Loved Ones with Dementia
Every Friday at 2:30pm
Location:
The Palms of La Qunita Assisted Living
La Qunita
Led by:
Alzheimer's Coachella Valley
Dementia Practitioner Led
Caregivers of Loved Ones with Dementia Via Zoom
Every Wednesday at 9:30am AND 6:30pm
Location:
Video Conference by Zoom
Led by:
Alzheimer's Coachella Valley
Dementia Practitioner Led
Caregivers of Loved Ones with Dementia Via Zoom
Every Thursday at 10:00am
Location:
Video Conference by Zoom
Led by:
Alzheimer's Coachella Valley
Dementia Practitioner Led
Support Group for Individuals recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's
1st & 3rd Monday of each month at 1:00pm
Location:
Mizell Senior Center
Palm Springs
Led by:
Mizell Senior Center - Fee Based
760-996-0006
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Every Monday at 2:30pm
Location:
Mizell Senior Center
Palm Springs
Led by:
Mizell Senior Center
Person's Diagonosed with Early Stage Memory Loss at ACV Offices
2nd and 4th Thursday of each Month at 1:00pm
Location:
Alzheimer's Coachella Valley Offices
Palm Desert
Interview required, contact Sasha at (760) 776-3100
Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group Sun City Palm Desert
2nd & 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Lake View Rec Center, Tahoe Room
Palm Desert - starts Oct 8th
(For Sun City Palm Desert Residents)
Led by:
Dr. Beverly Y
Therapist Led
Persons with Parkinson's and their Care Partners
Every Tuesday at 2:30pm
Location:
Alzheimer's Coachella Valley Offices
Palm Desert
Led by:
Alzheimer's Coachella Valley
Dementia Practitioner Led
Additional Resources
If other caregiver support groups that meet on a scheduled basis and would like to be included, please contact Jonthan at 760-275-6800 or Jonathan@newleafsls.com