Support Groups

On www.alz.org anyone can search for an Alzheimer's support group locally in their area. These support groups are primarily for care givers caring for a patient with Alzheimer's since the patient is slowing losing their mind and can't really participate meaningfully. These support groups are aimed at helping caregivers learn how to better care for these patient's and emotional support for them as it can get hard to deal with a person with AD. There are several support groups in Oregon, as found on www.alz.org: 

• The Portland support group will meet every Tuesday from Oct. 6 to Nov. 17 (except for Nov. 3). This group is for people in the early stages of dementia, as well as their care partners.  Registration and screening are required. Please call 800-272-3900 for more details and to register.
  
• The Eugene support group meets the third Wednesday of each month. This group is for people in the early stages of dementia, as well as their care partners. Registration and screening are required.
  Note: As of April 2015, the Eugene support group is at capacity. To learn about potential alternatives, please call 800-272-3900.
  
• The Bend support group meets the second Wednesday of each month. This group is for people in the early stages of dementia, as well as their care partners. Registration and screening are required. Please call 800-272-3900 for more details and to register.
    
• The Medford support group meets every Monday for eight weeks. This group is for people in the early stages of dementia, as well as their care partners. Registration is required. Registration and screening are required. Please call 800-272-3900 for more details and to register.
  
• The Ashland support group meets every Monday for eight weeks. This group is for people in the early stages of dementia, as well as their care partners. Registration is required. Registration and screening are required. Please call 800-272-3900 for more details and to register."

Also these links provide support:

https://alzheimersspeaks.wordpress.com/2010/12/16/memory-people-new-facebook-group-for-alzheimers-patients-caregivers/

http://www.eldercare.gov/eldercare.net/public/resources/topic/Caregiver.aspx

https://www.caring.com/alzheimers-support

Source & image: www.alz.org