Support Groups
Our Support Groups for people with dementia and their caregivers provide a safe environment where you can learn, laugh and help each other through mutual understanding.
About our Support Groups
The Alzheimer Society offers support groups for people with dementia and caregivers that can improve quality of life and the ability to cope with the challenges of the disease. Saskatchewan dementia support groups are offered in a variety of formats: in-person, virtual (by Zoom), and telephone.
Alzheimer Society support groups offer a chance to:
- Exchange information and friendship with others living with and affected by dementia
- Access the most current information
- Learn and share practical tips for coping with change
- Decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation
- Express feelings and be reassured that these feelings are normal
- Find a sense of hope
Registration
Pre-registration is required to attend. Please see contact information under each group to register.
If you need help deciding which group would work best work for you or have a general question about our support groups, please email supportgroups@alzheimer.sk.ca or call our Dementia Helpline at
1-877-949-4141.
In-person Support Groups
To register or for more information on an in-person support group, contact the facilitator listed under the support group of interest.
If you have a general question about in-person support groups, email supportgroups@alzheimer.sk.ca or call our Dementia Helpline at
1-877-949-4141.
For People Living with Dementia
Early Stage Support Group - Saskatoon
For people with dementia in the early stages of the disease to share stories, experiences and learn from one another about how to live well with dementia.
This group meets in-person in Saskatoon the first Wednesday of the month - 1:00-2:00 pm.
Contact Camille - ctyler@alzheimer.sk.ca to register for the group
Early Stage Support Group - Regina
For people with dementia in the early stages of the disease to share stories, experiences and learn from one another about how to live well with dementia.
This group meets in-person in Regina the third Wednesday of the month - 10:00-11:30 am.
Contact Peta Gay - pgwatson-jones@alzheimer.sk.ca to register for the group
*This group is currently FULL but there are spots still available in our Virtual (Zoom) Early Stage Support Group.
For Caregivers
Fort Qu’Appelle Caregiver Support Group
Sharron Bodnaryk
(306) 502-4289
sjb4coffee@xplornet.ca
Humboldt Caregiver Support Group
Betty Ann Godart
(306) 682-3836
b.godart@hotmail.com
Lloydminster Caregiver Support Group
Primary Care Network
(780) 874-0490
Meadow Lake Caregiver Support Group
Irene Denis
(306) 240-8624
Moosomin Caregiver Support Group
Dianne (306) 435-7432
or Claudia (306) 435-2244
North Battleford Caregiver Support Group
Carol Dyck
(306)937-7232
lardyck@sasktel.net
Prince Albert Caregiver Support Group
Laura Erickson-Lumb
(306)922-2296
lerickson-lumb@alzheimer.sk.ca
Regina Caregiver Evening Support Group
Theresa Mura
(306) 591-0260
Regina Caregiver Sunday Support Group
Diane Lemon
diane.lemon@accesscomm.ca
Rosetown Caregiver Support Group
Carmen Ledding
(306) 882-1232
carmenl@cmhask.com
Saskatoon Caregiver Support Group - Morning Group
Gillian Revell
(306) 292-0811
girev508@gmail.com
Saskatoon Caregiver Support Group - Afternoon Group
Group is currently FULL.
Barb Stewart
(306) 717-2973
barbstewart@sasktel.net
Saskatoon North Caregiver Support Group
Anne Miller or Judy Gatin
(306) 242-5566 ext. 1 or 3
executivedirector@stangelamr.ca
Swift Current Care Partner Support Group
Stacie Noble-Wiebe
(306) 673-2685
cypress@alzheimer.sk.ca
For People Living with Dementia and Caregivers
Weyburn Mindful Mingle
This coffee club group is for people living with dementia and their care partners.
Krista Klemmer
wpladultprogrammer@southeastlibrary.ca
(306) 842-4352 (ask for Krista or leave a message)
Virtual (Zoom) Support Groups
To register or for more information on a virtual support group, contact the facilitator listed under the support group of interest or call our Dementia Helpline at 1-877-949-4141.
For People Living with Dementia
Early Stage Support Group
For people with dementia in the early stages of the disease to share stories, experiences and learn from one another about how to live well with dementia.
This group meets via Zoom the third Wednesday of the month - 10:30-11:30am.
Contact Robin - rreade@alzheimer.sk.ca to register for the group
Coffee and Chat
For people with dementia and their care partners. This is NOT a Support Group, but an opportunity for you to check in with each other. Make yourself comfortable, grab a cup of coffee or tea and join some of the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan staff and peers online to say ‘hello’ and let us know how you are doing.
We will be online via Zoom every Friday (except holidays) - 10:30-11:30 am. Click the following email to register to attend: cjudge@alzheimer.sk.ca
Please note: Due to privacy and confidentiality, we will not be able to address personal client matters during the chat, but will be happy to connect you with a First Link Coordinator or Client Services Team Manager who will be able to support you.
For Caregivers
Caregiver Support Group
This group is for anyone supporting a spouse or family member with dementia living in community or in a care facility. This group provides a safe place to share feelings, exchange practical strategies and connect with others supporting someone with dementia.
This group meets via Zoom the first Wednesday of the month - 9:30-11:30am.
Contact Shaelyn – sserron@alzheimer.sk.ca to register for the group
Frontotemporal Dementia Spousal Group
For spouses that are supporting their partners who have been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) or a variant of FTD. Exchange information and connect with others affected by FTD.
This group meets via Zoom the fourth Wednesday of the month - 4:30 -6:00 pm.
Contact Connie - csnider@alzheimer.sk.ca to register for the group
Sandwich Club *This group is currently FULL
This group is for adult children or family members supporting a parent or older adult with dementia. They may be trying to balance family and careers while caregiving. Connect with others to share experiences, strategies, and support.
This group meets via Zoom the second Tuesday of the month - 6:30-8:00 pm.
Contact Connie - csnider@alzheimer.sk.ca to register for the group.
Young Carers Group
If you are a younger caregiver and looking to meet others who are providing support to a parent or grandparent with dementia, please join us for our young carers support group! We will be discussing the experience of supporting someone with dementia while trying to balance your own life commitments such as work, school and kids.
This group meets via Zoom the second Thursday of the month 6:30-8:00 pm.
Contact Heather - hdash@alzheimer.sk.ca to register for this group
Young Onset Spousal Support Group
If you are a spouse of someone with a diagnosis of Young Onset Dementia (when symptoms of dementia start before the age of 65), this group is for you.
This group meets via Zoom the third Tuesday of the month - 6:30-8:00 pm.
Email rreade@alzheimer.sk.ca to register for the group.
Telephone Support Groups
To register or for more information on a telephone support group, contact the facilitator listed under the support group of interest or call our Dementia Helpline at 1-877-949-4141.
For Caregivers
Telephone Caregiver Support Group
This group is for anyone that is supporting a spouse or family member that has dementia. This group meets via telephone the first Thursday of the month 1:00-2:00 pm.
Call our Dementia Helpline at 1-877-949-4141 to register for this group
or contact Laura - lerickson-lumb@alzheimer.sk.ca