Support

FAMILY CARE CONNECT POWERED BY NATIONAL MAH JONGG LEAGUE

Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or another neurodegenerative condition and find yourself searching for ways to navigate today while planning for tomorrow? Caring for yourself may feel impossible—yet it’s a crucial piece of the complex puzzle. With a focus on proactive learning through expert-led workshops, support groups that reinforce social connection and emotional well-being, we help you care for yourself while caring for someone you love through every stage of the journey.

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP
Build your knowledge base to be the most equipped care partner. This professionally facilitated virtual seminar designed for spouses and adult children provides information about understanding Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, communication strategies, behavior management, coping techniques, and guest presentations from numerous professionals in the field of aging.

Begins, Thursday, January 30, 12-1pm
10 Weeks
$130 members / $180 nonmembers

YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT GROUP
Do you have a parent diagnosed with dementia or another neurodegenerative
disorder? Join us virtually twice a month for a professionally facilitated group for those in their 20s and 30s looking to gain support and develop coping strategies.

Ongoing

SUPPORT GROUP FOR SPOUSES
Professionally facilitated support groups facilitated by licensed social workers are being offered both in-person and virtually. These groups provide emotional support and strategies for care partners, tailored to the individual based on age of diagnosis and based on stage.

Ongoing
10 Weeks
$130 members / $180 nonmembers

CARE CONSULTATIONS

Our licensed social workers are here to help you navigate the complexities that go long with being a care partner. We provide assistance with long-term care planning needs, offering problem-solving strategies, and providing community resources. Self-care is crucial part of a care partner’s journey and will be highly encouraged in each consultation.

CARE PARTNER DINNER

Quarterly gatherings tailored to those caregiving for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another neurodegenerative disorder. Receive support, hear from guest speakers, and enjoy an evening with peers.

Ongoing

THE LAWRENCE ROSENBLOOM CARE DAY SYMPOSIUM
Provides tools to build resilience for care partners and professionals in the field of aging, offering dementia education and community resources. Social workers and mental health professionals can earn continuing education credits.

Sunday, April 6, 10am-2pm

MEMORY CAFÉ
Music, dancing, and refreshments for people living with dementia or other neurodegenerative disorders, and their families.
In partnership with The Bristal Assisted Living.

Ongoing

For more information, contact Lonnie Fox, LCSW, 516.484.1545 ext. 112, lfox@sjjcc.org