Local Support for Clients and Caregivers

MemoryCaregivers Network Support Groups
Free and open to the public. 

For more information contact Mary Donnelly (828)-230-4143, network@memorycare.org
For Caregivers:

Park Ridge Group (formerly the Calvary Episcopal group)
First Tuesday of every month, 1:00-3:00 p.m
Fletcher Seventh Day Adventist Church (main entrance)
    1141 Howard Gap Rd., Fletcher (Next to Park Ridge Hospital)

New Hope Group
Third Tuesday of every month, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
New Hope Presbyterian Church (across from Givens Estates entrance)
3070 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden
(Meets concurrently with "MemoryCare Club," our support group for people in early stages of memory loss)

Weaverville Group
Fourth Tuesday of every month, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Weaverville First Baptist Church (lower level)
63 N. Main St., Weaverville

 For persons with Early Memory Loss:

"MemoryCare Club" 
Third Tuesday of every month, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Education and support to enhance understanding of and coping with memory loss.  Participants must be willing and able to discuss memory loss topics and want to be in a group. Initial screening required, please call for further information.
For more information about the MemoryCare Club, contact Jane Sherman at (845) 641-4680 or janeshermanllc@mac.com

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Additional Support Groups

Buncombe County
Asheville
Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter – Help and support for family caregivers dealing with Alzheimer’s or related dementia.  All are welcome.  254-7363

* Fourth Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Weaverville First Baptist Church, Weaverville; for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other memory disorders.  Contact Mary Donnelly (828.230.4143) or Pat Hilgendorf (828.645.9189) or email network@memorycare.org.

* First Tuesday, 6:00pm- Emerald Ridge Nursing Center, 25 Reynolds Mtn. Blvd. info: 645-6619, Connie Bradbury.

 *  Second Tuesday, 6:30 pm - Aston Park Health Care Center, 380 Brevard Rd.
 253- 4437

 
Caring for Aging Parents Education and Support.Third Monday, 5 to 6:30 pm at Mission’s Women’s Resource Center, 50 Doctors Drive. CAPES program is an education and support group for anyone caring for or concerned about an older parent. 277-8288 or 213-4542

CarePartners - Caregivers Support Group: Third Wednesday, 3-5 pm, CarePartners Adult Day Services, 68-A Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville.  Sandy Norbo. 277-3399

CarePartners - Aphasia – First Monday, 11:00 am-12:00 noon.  For persons who have speech and reading problems resulting from a stroke and for their caregivers. 68 Sweeten Creek Rd.  684-9619

CarePartners Bereavement Support Groups– CarePartners Main Campus, Call for more information: 251-0126

Weaverville Caregivers Support Group-Fourth Tuesday, 1:00pm-3:00pm First Baptist Church of Weaverville, 63 North Main. For family and friends of people memory loss. Info: 645-9189 or 230-4143

Henderson County
Hendersonville

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Groups
*  Second Tuesday, 10:00am
Baptist Association Building, corner of Willow and Hebron
Care for persons with dementia is available for those who can function in a social setting without their caregiver for over one hour.  Free.  808-8635

*  Second Thursday, 3:00 pm, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 900 Blythe St.
     692-6114

*  Third Tuesday, 3:30 pm, First United Methodist Church, 204 6th Avenue West.  696-1923

Pardee Pavillion Adult Day Care Support Group
Last Monday, 4-5 pm, Pardee Pavilion Adult Day Center, 114 College Drive, Flat Rock.  697-7070

GriefShare Support Group
Second and Fourth Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, 204 6th Avenue West      693-4275

Grief Support Group
 First Wednesday, 4-5 pm, Pardee Health Education Center, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd.  692-4600 or www.pardeehospital.org

Fletcher

MemoryCaregivers Network
First Tuesday 1:00pm -3:00pm Caalvary Episcopal Church, 28040 Hendersonville Rd. (Enter on Old Airport Rd.) across from Ingles. Third Tuesday, 5:30 - 7:30pm, Park Ridge Health, Duke Room. Includes light supper at 5:00pm in the cafeteria. The MemoryCaregivers Network reaches out to the caregivers of those who suffer from ALzheimer's and other dementias. 230-4143 or 645-9189 for details.

Park Ridge Stroke/Aphasia support group
Third Thursday, 3-4:30 pm., Park Ridge Home Health facility, 895 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher. For patients, caregivers and family. Light refreshments. 687-5261

Madison County
Mars Hill

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Last Tuesday, 6:00 pm
Madison Manor, 345 Manor Road
777-3574

Transylvania County
Brevard

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Fourth Thursday, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Newland Conference Room
862-6970

Growing Through Grief Support Group
First and Third Tuesdays, 5:15 pm, in the Brevard-Davidson Presbyterian Church parlor.  300 E. Main Street.  Liz Cozart, 883-5251

This list was assembled for the Region B Family Caregiver Advisory Committee.

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Adult Day Care

Adult day care centers are available to provide respite to caregivers and also to give loved ones, who need constant supervision, a safe and stimulating environment during the daytime. Programs in our area:

CarePartners                     Mon-Fri
68 Sweeten Creek Rd          7:30am - 6:00pm    
Asheville 28803                  Sat,  9:00am - 5:00pm
828.277.3399
www.carepartners.org

DayStay                                Mon-Fri
35 Candler School Rd           7:30am - 5:30pm
Candler, NC 28715
828.665.1575

Jewish Community Center    Tues, Wed. Thurs.
236 Charlotte Street                10:00am - 2:00pm
Asheville 28804
828.253.0701
www.jcc-asheville.org
 
Marci's Adult Day Services    Mon.-Sat.
5 West Oakview Rd                 7:00am-6:00pm
Asheville, 28806              
828.702.0691or 665.3143

www.marcisadultdayservices.com

Pardee Pavilion                      Mon-Fri
114 College Drive                   7:30am - 5:30pm
Flat Rock, NC 28731
828.697.7070
www.pardeehospital.org

KOALA 
23 Medical Park Circle
Brevard, 28712. 
(828) 884-2980.

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Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina Chapter- Mountain Area Family Support Group Meeting Schedule

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100 Far Horizons Lane
Asheville, North Carolina 28803
828.771.2219
office@memorycare.org

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