Caregiver Resources and Education in the Charleston Area
With the number of those being diagnosed with Alzheimer's and other related dementia's continuing to grow, the number of individuals providing care and taking on the roles as caregivers is also continuing to rise. More people will have their lives completely altered as they change roles from just a husband, wife, sister, child, or friend, to essentially a full-time caregiver for their loved one. Attention towards these caregivers is critical in order to ensure not only that they are staying healthy, but also that they are providing the patient with the proper and adequate care they need.
Reliable Educational Websites
Alzheimer's Association: www.alz.org
Alzheimer's Foundation of America: alzfdn.org


Support Groups
In-Person Support Groups within the Charleston area can be found at:
https://www.alz.org/media/sc/documents/In-Person-SG-1-4-24.pdf
Virtual Support Groups can be found at:
Charleston Events and Services

ALZ Walk
Each year the Alzheimer's Association organizes the "Walk to End Alzheimer's" in the Charleston area to raise funds, provide support, and bring attention to this devastating disease. Get more information on how you can get involved at https://act.alz.org/site/TR?sid=23932&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=17910

The ARK
The ARK is an organization based in Charleston that's mission is to "To create a self-sustaining program to meet the growing need for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) support until a cure is found." They provide respite care services, support groups, clubs, caregiver resources, and much more. Visit their site at https://www.thearkofsc.org/ for more information!

ALZ Ride
The Alzheimer's Association has organized the 255 mile "Ride to End Alzheimer's" that will take place from Upstate SC to the Charleston area from July 12-14, 2024 to raise funds, provide support, and bring attention to this devastating disease. Get more information on how you can get involved at https://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=17234&pg=entry