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The ARK of SC Support Groups and Memory Screenings
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Memory Screenings
Worrying about the onset of ADRD can be one of the most stressful experiences for an individual and their loved ones. You need to know and The ARK of SC is here to help with free memory screenings. This free screening is for individuals age 55 and older concerned about their memory and interested in research. Screenings typically take 15 – 20 minutes. Information from the screening is preliminary and education structure (not diagnostic), intended to help facilitate a meaningful discussion between the patient and his/her doctor or other qualified healthcare professional.
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FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT NAOMI CILLS, LMSW
843-300-7556 (CELL) | 843-471-1360 (OFFICE)
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Caregiver Support Groups
You are not alone when you are a caregiver, but it can certainly feel that way. Caring for someone with ADRD can quickly consume your life and, since most providers are giving unpaid care, it can create additional stresses in life. It does not have to. Taking time to talk and be part of a supportive group of other caregivers is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your loved ones. The ARK of SC offers a number of support groups for caregivers to help you.
Take a look and find the group that’s right for you:
DORCHESTER COUNTY
2nd Monday
6:00 PM- 7:00 PM
First Baptist Church
211 W Main Street (HWY 78)
Harleyville, SC
Facilitated By: The ARK of Harleyville, Bambi Ruston 843-670-2215
2nd Tuesday
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The ARK of SC
502 W 5th North Street
Summerville, SC
Facilitated By: The ARK of SC, Naomi Cills
843-471-1360
2nd Thursday
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Virtual Support Group
(Caregivers will receive a link to join the meeting)
Info@thearkofsc.org
3rd Monday
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
St. George Library
506 N. Parlor Ave.
St. George, SC
Facilitated By: The ARK of Harleyville, Bambi Rushton 843-670-2215
3rd Tuesday
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wives Support Group
St. Luke's Educational Building
206 Central Avenue
Summerville, SC
Facilitated by: The ARK of SC, Naomi Cills 843-471-1360
BERKELEY COUNTY
TBA
CHARLESTON COUNTY
2nd Tuesday
5:30 PM
James Island - Lowcountry Senior Center 865 Riverland Drive, Charleston
843-647-7405 | Sara Perry
1st and 3rd Wednesday
10:00 - 11:30 AM
East Cooper - for Location,
contact 843-647-7405
2nd and 4th Wednesday
10:00 - 11:30 AM James Island - Martin Luther Church 1605 Harbor View Road 843-647-7405 Sara Perry
2nd and 4th Friday
10:00 - 11:30 AM James Island - Martin Luther Church 1605 Harbor View Road 843-647-7405 Sara Perry
2nd and 4th Saturday
10:00 -11:30 AM
Waring Senior Center
2001 Henry Tecklenburg Dr
843-647-7405 | Sara Perry
Parkinson’s Support Group | Virtual and In Personal
Contact for dates and location: 843-482-0254 (Marilyn Phillips)
BEAUFORT COUNTY
1st Monday
10:30 - 12:00 PM
Men's Support Group
In Person and Virtually
Memory Matters, Hilton Head
843-842-6688 | (Ashley Gruber)
3rd Monday
10:30 - 12:00 PM
Women's Support Group
In-person and Virtually
Memory Matters, Hilton Head
843-842-6688 | (Ashley Gruber)
2nd and 4th Wednesdays 10:30 - 12:00 PM
Co-ed Support Group
In-person and Virtually Memory Matters, Hilton Head 843-842-6688 | (Ashley Gruber)
- 1st and 3rd Thursdays 10:30 - 12:00 PM | Co-ed Support Group | In-person and Virtually | Memory Matters, Hilton Head | 843-842-6688
HAMPTON COUNTY
No current groups. If interested in future groups in Hampton County, please contact:
Admissions Coordinator
UniHealth PAC of Low Country
Estill, SC
803-625-3852
HORRY COUNTY
1st Monday 6 PM
Alzheimer's Association SC Chapter | 843-213-1516 | 24 hour HELP Line 800-272-3900 | Spanish/English Agents available
ORANGEBURG COUNTY
3rd Tuesday 12:30 PM
Cornerstone Church
1481 Chestnut Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
For location, contact Melinda Jackson
803-682-4113
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
General Caregiver Support Groups
Mondays & Thursdays 7 pm to 8 pm (ET)
Fridays, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm (ET)
Support Group for Family Members Whose Loved
Ones Reside in a Care Setting
Wednesdays 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm (ET)
To Join an AFA Support Group:
Register for a caregiver support group by contacting AFA’s National Toll-Free Helpline
at 866-232-8484 or https://alzfdn.org/caregiving-resources/2860-2/
click on CHAT ICON in lower right hand corner of AFA web page to speak with an AFA licensed social worker.
You are not alone. The ARK of SC provides an array of caregiver resources to help you. Want to learn more?
To learn more about memory screenings, or to arrange for one, please contact us.
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Contact Info:
502 West 5th North Street
Summerville, SC 29483
Mailing Address: PO Box 1540 Summerville SC 29484
Call: 843-471-1360
Fax: 843-471-1248
Email: info@TheARKofSC.org
