Support through the Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association-Florida Gulf Coast Chapter offers on-line support, a 24 hour Helpline, support groups for those with Alzheimer's disease, and support groups for caregivers in 17 counties.

You can find a list of the support groups for Pasco, Pinellas, and 15 other counties at http://www.alz.org/flgulfcoast/in_my_community_support.asp

"Alzheimer's Association-Florida Gulf Coast Chapter affiliated support groups are for family members, caregivers, and others interested in learning more about Alzheimer's disease. Meetings are open to everyone and free of charge. Support group facilitators have received training as required by Chapter and National Alzheimer's Association standards. For program information and to verify meeting dates, times, and locations, please use the telephone contacts listed below. For other questions or to arrange free respite care so you can attend a group, call 1.800.272.3900. (An * beside a group indicates that free respite care is available for your loved one while you attend the group.)"