An Alzheimer’s Association Support Group is a FREE, confidential gathering led by a trained professional or volunteer. People who attend are family, friends and other caregivers who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, a related dementia or memory problems. Support groups provide opportunities for people to discover they are not alone, whether they feel happy, sad, angry, confused or anything in-between. They can release stress and share their struggles and solutions with others who find themselves in the same situations. Attendees can also learn more about dementia, research and help that is available in their community.

The first support group meets on the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Family and Children’s Services, located at 3178 Blattner Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. Contact Carol Dippold at 573.334.5866 for more information and to confirm the meeting date and time.

The second group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at The Lutheran Home, located at 2825 Bloomfield Road, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. Contact Jennifer Hamby or Joyce Ourth at 573.335.0158 for more information and to confirm the meeting date and time.

For information about a local support and activity programs for people with early memory loss, call Carol Dippold at 573.334.5866. To arrange for foreign language or sign language interpreting, call or e-mail Support Group Coordinator Sarah Stout at 800.272.3900 or sarah.stout@alzstl.org.