The Care-Partner Group at Rest-Stop-Ranch

My mom, Margaret, had FTD. Since 2017 I’ve led this group for people caring for someone with FTD or Young-Onset Alzheimer’s. We meet on Zoom, so you can join without leaving home.
— Mary E. MacDonald, facilitator

Brick trail edged with pink autumn-blooming stonecrop, leading to a wooden bench in the gardens

Why We Meet on Zoom

Caring for someone with early-onset dementia often means handling behavior changes while also holding down a job or raising children. Arranging care so you can leave the house for a meeting isn’t always possible.

On Zoom you can talk with other care-partners and trade resources from home.

Group Details & Schedule

Since 2017, care-partners of people living with FTD or Young-Onset Alzheimer’s have met here to talk, cry, and laugh together.

  • Who We Serve: Usually care-partners under age 65, caring for a loved one with dementia under age 65. (Note: We also maintain an inclusive space for caregivers of any age caring for loved ones with any type of dementia.)
  • When We Meet: Twice-a-month on Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
  • How to Join: Please register by e-mail or phone. Once registered, you will receive the secure Zoom link and meeting reminders.
  • Cost: Free of charge.

Affiliations

Mary E. MacDonald facilitates two affiliated groups:

  • “Topsfield Younger Onset” Caregiver Support Group: Affiliated with and supported by the Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH.
  • “FTD Boston North”: Affiliated with and supported by the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD).

Helpful Resources

More support from these organizations:

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