Support GroupsSibley offers a variety of support groups to our Senior Association members and to the community. Support groups are free, ongoing and open to new members. Call the numbers listed for more information and registration.
Care Partner Support GroupThis support group is for persons who are caring for someone who needs assistance. It may simply be the challenges of aging or chronic illness, such as Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, Cancer, Parkinson’s disease, or even because of mental health issues. You are also welcome if your loved one is long distance or in a care community. Please email Jihan Starr at [email protected] call for more information and to register: 202-660-6822.
Bereavement Support for Widowed PersonsWidowed Person Outreach - Helping and Healing offers support groups for people who have been widowed two years or less. An ongoing group meets twice a month via Zoom. Call 202-537-4942 and please leave a voicemail message or email [email protected] to obtain more information. A WPO volunteer will contact you.
Club MemoryClub Memory is a supportive, social engagement group for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), early-stage Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia and their care partners or family. Club Memory meets at multiple locations throughout DC. Registration required. Email [email protected] or call 202-660-6822 for more information.
DC Area Myotonic Dystrophy SupportThis social support group is for people with myotonic dystrophy. For more information please contact Pat Dinsmore at 202-361-1087 or by email at [email protected].
Lyme Disease SupportFor information about Lyme disease or to register for this free event, please call National Capital Lyme Disease Association 703-821-8833. For additional information, visit https://natcaplyme.org
Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders SupportFor those living with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, their care partners and family members. Group usually meets the second Thursday of each month. Call 202-660-6822 or email [email protected] for more information or to register.
Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Care Partners SupportFor care partners and family members of those living with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. Group usually meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Call 202-660-6822 or email [email protected] for more information or to register.
PSP Support GroupCurePSP is the leading nonprofit organization working to improve awareness, education, care and cure for devastating prime of life neurodegenerative diseases. These include progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal degeneration (CBD), multiple system atrophy (MSA) and others. Cure PSP will be offering a support group on the third Saturday of each month for individuals and their care partners as well as family members diagnosed with PSP, CBD and MSA. Members of our support group help provide emotional and practical support to those diagnosed and their loved ones, and reduce the sense of isolation associated with these rare brain diseases. Visit curepsp.org/ineedsupport to view virtual support group meetings.
Stroke Support Group. The Stroke Support Group offers survivors, their caregivers and other family members a chance to share concerns and support each other. Professionals from various disciplines provide advice, resources and timely updates and information about post stroke recovery in an informal setting. For more information, please contact Amy Chew, group leader at [email protected] or Katie Foster, Sibley Stroke Coordinator at [email protected]. |