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Written By: BrightFocus Editorial Staff
In most cases, the primary caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease will be a loved one, a spouse, adult child, or close companion. View our comprehensive list of Alzheimer’s disease support groups so you can get the support you need.
Eldercare Locator’s Caregiver Corner
The Caregiver Corner provides useful links and resources.
https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Resources/Topic/Caregiver.aspx
1-800-677-1116
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
Offers online caregiver support groups for families, partners, and other caregivers of adults with Alzheimer’s.
www.caregiver.org
1-800-445-8106
Well Spouse Association
Offers support to the wives, husbands, and partners of chronically ill or disabled people. Search for support groups nationwide. Also, sponsors recreational respite opportunities.
https://wellspouse.org/our-support/support-groups/map-location.html
1-800-838-0879
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