Caregiver Support Groups in Denver

If you care for a spouse, parent, or senior loved one, you will be facing unique challenges you may not feel equipped or prepared to face. Fortunately, there is caregiver support in Denver for caregivers & seniors that provide a safe space to share struggles, get encouragement, and discover new tips and techniques to care for your loved one.

There are dedicated support groups for seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, as well as groups supporting stroke survivors and those who have MS. As a Denver home care agency, we have compiled a list of these support groups to help senior caregivers find the best group for their stage and situation. Find a Denver support group near you by browsing our list below.

Caregiver Support in Denver

Caregiver support in Denver includes support groups, respite care, caregiver education, counseling, and referrals to local services. Family caregivers can also find help with in-home care, benefits, housing options, and disease-specific resources through local aging and caregiver programs.

Some Denver caregiver support resources include:

• Caregiver support groups: Find local groups for caregivers of people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, MS, and other conditions.
• Respite care: Eligible caregivers may be able to access temporary in-home care and other respite services. Caregiver education: Local programs offer classes, information, and guidance to help family caregivers manage their responsibilities.
• Counseling and emotional support: Caregivers can find counseling services and groups where they can connect with others facing similar challenges.
• In-home care resources: Denver-area aging organizations can provide information about in-home services and other options for caring for an older adult at home.
• Disease-specific resources: Organizations serving people with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and other conditions can connect caregivers with specialized information and support.
• Community and government assistance: Local and state programs can help caregivers learn about available benefits, services, and other forms of assistance.

The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Area Agency on Aging is one local resource for caregiver information and assistance. Its Caregiver Services and Support team helps connect caregivers with resources such as respite services, education programs, counseling, in-home care, and disease-specific support groups.

3 Reasons to Consider Caregiver Support in Denver

If you have found yourself in a position of caring for a loved one with a chronic health condition, or even just watching a loved one age from miles away, you may be surprised at how alone you feel in this season of life. Navigating a road filled with doctor appointments, tests, and Medicare is not for the faint of heart, and the senior care industry can feel overwhelming.

Take heart! You don't have to walk this road alone. Family or caregiver support groups in Denver are a wonderful resource for you, whether for a crisis situation or something more long term. If you aren't quite convinced that a support group would benefit you, consider just a few of these reasons.

The Community

One of the benefits of a support group is simply the community. It can be refreshing to hear your own experiences reflected back in the stories told by the stranger beside you. Before your first session ends, you may find yourself thinking "me too" more times than you can count. Hearing that you aren't the only one who is struggling with a loved one who is aggressive due to his dementia or who isn't the only one who cries at night over the grief of someone who is still alive can be affirming. Even better, it can show you that you are not alone in your journey, in your grief, or in your situation.

The Resources

Most support groups are filled with time to share experiences as well as an educational component. During these lectures or presentations from trained professionals, you will have the opportunity to learn more about your loved one's condition or how to better cope with your emotions. Support group facilitators work diligently to find speakers who can give participants the best information possible, and these resources can be invaluable.

The Advocacy

Finally, support groups are the perfect way to learn more about your loved one's condition and then to do something about it. For most family members or caregivers, the feeling of being out of control is often the worst. With tangible steps for advocacy, support group participants can find great therapeutic relief in helping to plan events that facilitate positive change for those living with a particular condition.

Caregiver Support Groups Near You

If you’re looking for caregiver support groups near you, these local groups can help you connect with other caregivers, share experiences, and find support close to home.

Senior Caregiver Support Group in Wheat Ridge
1st Wednesday of the month, 1-2:30 pm
Collier Center
3210 Lutheran Parkway
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
RSVP: 303-403-7410

Dementia Support Groups Near You

If you’re looking for dementia support groups near you, these local groups offer opportunities to connect with other caregivers and families who understand the challenges of caring for someone with dementia.

Dementia Support Group in Arvada
4th Friday of the month, 9-10:30 am
Arvada United Methodist Church
6750 Carr St
Arvada, CO 80004
RSVP: 800-272-3900

Dementia Support Group in Arvada, CO
2nd Monday of the month, 6-7:30 pm
Standley Lake Library
8485 Kipling St.
Arvada, CO 80005
RSVP: 800-272-3900

Dementia Caregiver Support Group in Lakewood
2nd Monday of the month at 6 pm
Village at Belmar
7825 W. Alameda Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226
RSVP: 303-351-5455 or TakeMyHandJourney@gmail.com

Dementia Caregiver Support Group in Lakewood
4th Monday of the month at 4 pm
Village at Belmar
7825 W. Alameda Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226
RSVP: 303-351-5455 or TakeMyHandJourney@gmail.com

Dementia Support Group in Wheat Ridge
1st Wednesday of the month, 1-2:30 pm
St. James Episcopal Church
8235 W 44th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
RSVP: 866-217-5808

Dementia Support Group in Denver
3rd Thursday of the month, 10-11:30 am
Seniors' Resource Center
3227 Chase Street
Denver, CO 80212
RSVP: 303-235-6961

African American Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2nd Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30 pm
Black American West Museum
3055 California St.
Denver, CO 80205
RSVP: 800-272-3900

Frontotemporal Degeneration Caregivers Support Group
2nd Tuesday of the month, 5:30-7 pm
Porter Adventist Hospital
Eagle Room
2525 S. Downing St.
Denver, CO 80210
RSVP: 800-272-3900

Men's Dementia Caregiver Support Group
3rd Tuesday of the month, 12-1:30 pm
Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 E Hampden Ave.
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
RSVP: 800-272-3900

Alzheimer’s Support Group Near You

Finding an Alzheimer’s support group near you can give family members and caregivers an opportunity to connect with others who understand the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. While some dementia support groups may also welcome people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, it is a good idea to ask about the group’s focus before attending.

If you are looking for an Alzheimer’s support group near you in Denver, local dementia organizations and senior support resources may be able to help you find a group that fits your situation.

Lewy Body Dementia Support Groups

If you’re looking for support while caring for someone with Lewy body dementia, these local groups offer opportunities to connect with other caregivers and families.

Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group in Denver - Virtual
3rd Thursday of the month, 6-7:30 pm
Hosted by Lewy Body Dementia Association
RSVP: Deb Wells - 303-549-1886 - sdkwells222@gmail.com

Lewy Body Dementia Caregivers Support Group
3rd Thursday of the month, 6-7:30 pm
Ross University Hills Library
2nd Floor Community Room
4310 E Amherst Ave.
Denver, CO 80222
RSVP: 800-272-3900

Parkinson's Support Groups

If you’re looking for support while living with Parkinson’s or caring for someone with the condition, these local groups offer opportunities to connect with other patients, care partners, and families.

Parkinson's Support Group in Lakewood
1st Tuesday of the month at 1 pm
Open to Patients, Care Partners, and Families
Village at Belmar
7825 W. Alameda Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226
RSVP: 303-351-5455

Lakewood Parkinson's Support Group
1st Tuesday of the month, 1-3 pm
Open to People with Parkinson's, their Care Partners, and other loved ones
Westwoods Community Church
7700 W Woodard Dr
Lakewood, CO 80227
RSVP: 303-830-1839

Parkinson's Support Group in Arvada
1st Tuesday of the month, 2:30-3:30 pm
Apex Community Recreation Center
6842 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80003
RSVP: 303-830-1839

Parkinson's Support Group in Cherry Hills Village
2nd Wednesday of the month, 11 am - 1 pm
Open to People with Parkinson's, their Care Partners, and other loved ones
Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 E Hampden Ave
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
RSVP: 303-830-1839

Parkinson's Support Group in Wheat Ridge
4th Friday of the month, 1-2 pm
Open to People with Parkinson's, their Care Partners, and other loved ones
Wheat Ridge United Methodist Church
7530 W 38th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
RSVP: 303-830-1839

Denver Support Group
3rd Thursday of the month, 3:30-4:30 pm
Open to People with Parkinson's, their Care Partners, and other loved ones
Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital
4650 Central Park Blvd
Denver, CO 80238
RSVP: 303-830-1839

Caregiver Support Group in Northwest Denver
4th Wednesday of the month, 6:30-7:30 pm
For Care Partners only
William Scheitler Recreation Center at Berkeley Park
5031 W 46th Ave
Denver, CO 80212
RSVP: 303-830-1839

Stroke Support Groups

If you’re looking for support after a stroke or while caring for a stroke survivor, these local groups offer opportunities to connect with other survivors, caregivers, family members, and friends.

Stroke Caregivers Support Group in Denver
2nd Saturday of the month at 2 pm
For caregivers of stroke survivors
Grace United Methodist Church, Meeting Room A
2650 S. Eudora St
Denver CO 80222
RSVP: Stuart Kitashima - 720-556-0903 - stukit@hotmail.com

St. Anthony Stroke Support Group in Lakewood
3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:30-5 pm
For Stroke Survivors, Family, Caregivers & Friends
St. Anthony Hospital, Auditoriums A&B
1600 West 2nd Pl.
Lakewood, CO 80228
RSVP: Carly Rossi, LCSW 720-321-7018 - carlyrossi@centura.org

Neurological Rehabilitation Adult Day Program (NRADP) Support Group in Lakewood
3rd Thursday of the month at 11 am
For individuals with a diagnosis of stroke, brain injury, or other neurological disorder
Easterseals Colorado
5755 W. Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80226
RSVP: Jessica Richardson - 303-596-2819 - jrichardson@eastersealscolorado.org

Stroke Support Group in Lakewood - Virtual
1st Wednesday of the month at 3:30-5 pm
For Stroke Survivors, Family, Caregivers & Friends
RSVP: Carly Rossi, LCSW - 720-321-7018 - carlyrossi@centura.org

Stroke Support Group in Denver
4th Wednesday of the month, 4 pm
For caregivers and survivors of a stroke
Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital
4650 Central Park Blvd.
Denver, CO 80238
RSVP: Megan Quigley - mquigley@reuniondenver.com

MS Support Groups

If you’re looking for support while living with multiple sclerosis or caring for someone with MS, these local groups offer opportunities to connect with others who understand the experience.

MS Self-Help Group in Arvada
2nd Saturday of the month, 10 am - 1 pm
Spirit of Christ Church
7400 West 80th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
RSVP: Sonja Kingsbury - arvadamsgroup@gmail.com

Men's MS Self-Help Group in Denver
2nd Monday of the month, 11 am - 12:30 pm
Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 East Hampden Avenue
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
RSVP: Davidjp1009@comcast.net

Southeast Denver MS Support Group
3rd Monday of the month, 5:30-6:30 pm
1873 S. Bellaire St
1st floor Conference Room
Bellaire, CO 80222
RSVP: sedenverms@gmail.com

Additional Support Groups

If you’re looking for support with grief, loss, or other life changes, the resources below offer opportunities to connect with others and find encouragement.

Coping with Change and Loss: During and After
4th Saturday of the month, 10-11:30 am
University Park Methodist Church
2180 S. University Blvd
Denver, CO 80210
RSVP: 800-272-3900

Find Caregiver Support in Denver With Visiting Angels

Although caring for a loved one can be overwhelming, you are not alone. Take advantage of caregiver support groups near you in Denver, CO, for connection, guidance, and encouragement.

If your loved one also needs help at home, caregiver support in Denver from Visiting Angels Denver can provide in-home senior care to assist with everyday activities, companionship, personal care, and other needs. Contact us today to learn more about care options for your family.