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Lexington Memory Café
When: Third Wednesday of the month - 2 – 4 p.m.
What: A social event providing a safe, comfortable environment where people with memory loss and their care partners can enjoy time together and remain socially connected.
Where: Alzheimer’s Association, 2808 Palumbo Drive, Lexington, KY
To register: Call Meredith at 859-214-6106 or email at maplant@alz.org

Fayette County Early-Stage Dementia Support Group
When: Second Tuesday of the month - Noon – 1 p.m.
Where: Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Harry Sykes Way (off Red Mile Road), Lexington, KY
To register: Call Sarah at 859-323-6380 or Meredith at 859-214-6106

Caregiver Support Group In-Person
Facilitated by Carla Guthrie, Memory Care Concierge
When: Last Thursday of the month - Noon - 1 p.m.
Where: Alzheimer’s Association, 2808 Palumbo Drive, Lexington, KY

Bluegrass Parkinson’s Alliance Support Group
Support groups held at Crestwood Christian Church
1882 Bellefonte Drive, Lexington. Learn more at https://bgparkinsons.org/
 

News

October 28, 2025

November events recognize the caregiver in all of us

In November 2025, we may feel the desire to slow down as we settle into the fall season. For caregivers, there is no pause or slow down. It’s an everyday ongoing responsibility that can be both taxing and rewarding. We encourage you to pause to consider that we are all caregivers.   The first person we care for is ourselves. And if we do a poor job at self-care, then it limits our effectiveness when it comes to caring for others including our children and our elderly loved ones.