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Caregiver Support

Family caregivers are the backbone of long-term care services provided in people’s homes — approximately 44 million Americans provide a total of $366 billion dollars of unpaid care annually. Caregivers are mostly women and often step into the role with little support or training.


Research shows that the mental, physical and emotional challenges involved can endanger the caregiver’s own health and well-being. Reducing the stress and frustration of caregiving is an essential long-term support.

Support Groups & Education

At Choice in Aging, we understand that we don’t just serve our clients, we serve caregivers as well. In addition to providing respite care, we are proud to present free monthly support groups for caregivers and their families. The meetings help caregivers navigate a life-changing diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, develop coping skills, learn about legal and financial issues, get professional advice and learn about stress reduction, working with doctors, identifying resources, and more. The groups strive to answer tough questions with a focus on learning, sharing, planning, and invariably, laughing.


Our Alzheimer's Support Group at the Mt. Diablo Center is a partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and meets the third Wednesday of each month. The Bedford Center’s Caregiver Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month. To ensure the safety of all present, we will enforce COVID safety protocols. See our flyers below for more information.

Features & Benefits

  • Receive group & one-on-one support with a Choice in Aging Social Worker
  • Achieve a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss
  • Develop coping skills for the inevitable changes
  • Learn to address legal and financial issues
  • Hear knowledgeable and professional speakers provide education and information
  • Acquire tools for stress reduction
  • Learn how to partner with doctors and understand the resources available
  • Ask questions and get answers
  • Be part of a circle of support where you help yourself and other and know you are not alone on your journey
  • Explore new topics monthly
  • Offered in English and Spanish

Family caregivers are the backbone of long-term care services provided in people’s homes — approximately 44 million Americans provide a total of $366 billion dollars of unpaid care annually. Caregivers are mostly women and often step into the role with little support or training.


Research shows that the mental, physical and emotional challenges involved can endanger the caregiver’s own health and well-being. Reducing the stress and frustration of caregiving is an essential long-term support.

Free Support Groups

At Choice in Aging, we understand that we don’t just serve our clients, we serve caregivers as well. In addition to providing respite care, we are proud to present free monthly support groups for caregivers and their families. The meetings help caregivers navigate a life-changing diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, develop coping skills, learn about legal and financial issues, get professional advice and learn about stress reduction, working with doctors, identifying resources, and more. The groups strive to answer tough questions with a focus on learning, sharing, planning, and invariably, laughing.


Our Alzheimer's Support Group at the Mt. Diablo Center is a partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and meets the third Wednesday of each month from 3-4:30 PM. The Bedford Center’s Caregiver Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month rom 4-5:30 PM. To ensure the safety of all present, we will enforce COVID safety protocols. See our flyers below for more information.

Features & Benefits

  • Receive group & one-on-one support with a Choice in Aging Social Worker
  • Achieve a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss
  • Develop coping skills for the inevitable changes
  • Learn to address legal and financial issues
  • Hear knowledgeable and professional speakers provide education and information
  • Acquire tools for stress reduction
  • Learn how to partner with doctors and understand the resources available
  • Ask questions and get answers
  • Be part of a circle of support where you help yourself and other and know you are not alone on your journey
  • Explore new topics monthly
  • Offered in English and Spanish

MT. DIABLO CENTER

490 Golf Club Road

Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Serving Central & South Contra Costa County

Open Monday – Friday, 9:30 AM – 3 PM

REFERRAL FORM (925) 682-6330

THE BEDFORD CENTER

1811 C Street

Antioch, CA 94509

Serving East & Far East Contra Costa County

Open Monday – Friday, 9:30 AM – 3 PM

REFERRAL FORM (925) 778-4171

Eligibility & Cost

Our support groups are free and open to everyone.

For more information about our Alzheimer's Support Group at the Mt. Diablo Center, please contact Betsy Flathers at (925) 682-6330 x103. To learn more about our Caregiver Support Group at The Bedford Center, please contact Michael Whalen at (925) 778-4171.

Alzheimer's Support Group

Mt. Diablo Center

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Caregiver Support Group

The Bedford Center

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Successful Caregiving in a Congregate Setting

In California, it’s estimated that by the year 2030, 1 out of every 4 residents, or 25% of the statewide population, will be 60 or older, representing many different cultures and experiences. Many older adults have expressed a desire to be independent and live in their own homes, or with their families, while utilizing congregate care settings through adult day programs. That’s where you come in!

Our course series will explore providing high-quality and customized congregate care in an equitable manner, addressing some of the challenges older adults might face, and the importance of your role in helping to create an environment where they, and you, retain their dignity and feel cared for.

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