New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging
Caregiver Support Groups
NJISA is now offering Caregiver Support Groups for individuals caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias. These groups will offer a forum for caregivers, whether a spouse, adult child or other loved one, to talk through challenges they are facing, seek advice and resources from their peers, and to offer one another emotional support on this caregiving journey, all in a non-judgmental space. These groups are free, open to the public, and facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and masters-level social work student-interns. There will be one virtual group and one in-person group offered per month, with the possibility of adding more options moving forward. Please check back for updates and changes.
Early-Stage Support Group
NJISA is now offering an in-person, monthly, support group for individuals with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and/or those in the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. This group will offer participants the opportunity to process their diagnosis and its impact on their lives with those who can truly relate. Attendees must be able to participate independently, appropriately and safely in the group. This group will be facilitated by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and masters-level social work student-interns. If you have questions about you or your loved one's eligibilty for this group, please contact Lisa Burkholder, LCSW at burkholder@rowan.edu.