Support Groups
Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Monica Moore
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica 1250 16th Street, Board Room G210
Santa Monica, CA, 90404</
310-794-3914
First & Third Tuesdays of each month, except for holidays/ winter recess6:30pm – 8:00pm
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Support Groups
Shades of Purple Wellness and Support Group
Justina Lewis
Lawndale Library 14615 Burin Avenue
Los Angeles, CA, 90266</
Every Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
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Caregiver-Only Support Groups for Those Dealing with Dementia (not PD-specific)
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Atypical Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Darlene Gerow
Group Facilitator
9423 Health Sciences Drive
La Jolla, CA, 92037</
619-806-9649
When: Third Monday of the month 1:00pm – 3:00pm Who: For patients and caregivers dealing with PSP, MSA, CBD, FTLD, LBD and VP, including surviving caregivers. Location: University of California San Diego (UCSD), East Campus, Medical Center Modular 1 (MCM1) Room 140 (conference room)
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Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support GroupRobin RiddleFacilitatorSan Mateo, CA, 94401650-814-0848robin.riddle@brainsupportnetwork.orgWhen: 2nd Sundays, 5-7pm (except January and May – 3rd Sundays). Odd months, virtual. Even months, in-person at a restaurant (outdoors) in San Mateo, CA. Who: Caregivers of those with Lewy body dementia who live in Northern California.https://www.brainsupportnetwork.org/support-group/bsn-support-group/
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Caring for a Parent with Dementia Support Group
Marcy Maler
Facilitator
5200 Hollister Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA, 93111</
8058924259111
When: Second Wednesday of the month, 5:30pm – 7:00pm Who: Caregivers of those with LBD and related dementias Location: Heritage House
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Gold River Lewy Body Support Group
Denise Davis
Facilitator
11390 Coloma Road
Gold River, CA, 95670</
916-930-9080
When: Second Thursday of every month, 10:00am – 1:30pm Who: Caregivers and loved ones of those diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. Location: Eskaton Lodge Gold River, Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Lewy Body Dementia and Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Donna Velarde, LCSW
Facilitator
2515 McCabe Way, Suite 200
Irvine, CA, 92614</
949-757-3759
When: Third Tuesday of every month, 1:00pm – 2:30pm Who: Lewy body dementia and frontotemporal dementia caregivers. Location: Alzheimer’s Orange County
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North Bay Lewy Body Dementia Support Group
Helen Medsger
Facilitator
1450 Neotomas Ave., Suite 140
Santa Rosa, CA, 95405</
707-477-1210
When: Second Tuesday of each month, 4:30pm – 6:00pmWho: For family members who are concerned about or caring for a person with Lewy Body Dementia Location: Alzheimer’s Association Office
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Sacramento Pocket Area Dementia Support Group
Casey Simon
Facilitator
7707 Rush River Drive
Sacramento, CA, 95831</
916-392-3510
When: Every Wednesday 10:00am – 11:30am Who: Caregivers, and loved ones of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s/Dementia -free Day Club for attendee’s loved ones to enjoy while they are in support group (with approved paperwork-call for more information). Location: Revere Court Memory Care
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San Diego County Lewy Body Dementia and Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Tracey Truscott
Facilitator
6632 Convoy Court
San Diego, CA, 92111</
858-822-4800
When: First Wednesday of every month, 2:00pm – 3:30pmWho: For Lewy body dementia and fronto-temporal dementia caregivers. Location: Shiley- Center for Education and Support
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Santa Ynez Valley Caregivers Support Group
Marcy Maler
Facilitator
880 Friendship Lane
Solvang, CA, 93463</
8058924259111
When: Third Tuesday of every month, 2:00pm – 3:30pmWho: For caregivers and family members who have a loved one with Lewy body dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or any other dementia. Location: Solvang Friendship House, Hamilton Room
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UCLA Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Monica Moore, MSG
Facilitator
1250 16th St, Board Room G210
Santa Monica, CA, </
310-794-3914
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Who: LBD Caregivers (Meeting sponsors are the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at UCLA and the UCLA Alzheimer’s Dementia Care Program) Location: UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
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Younger Onset Caregiver Support Group (before the age of 65)
Marcy Maler
Facilitator
1820 De La Vina
Santa Barbara, CA, 93111</
8058924259111
When: First Tuesday of each month, 3:00pm – 4:30pm Who: Caregivers of those who were diagnosed before the age of 65. Location: The Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara
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The Family Caregiver Support Center USC Davis School of Gerontology
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA, 90089-0191</
855-872-6060
Caregiver Resources
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Leeza’s Care Connection
9903 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 180
Beverly Hills, CA, 90212</
18886553392
Caregiver Resources