Groups & Workshops at the Geriatrics Center Social Work and Community Programs

Please contact (734)764-2556 for information, unless otherwise specified. Group locations are listed.

African-American Alzheimer's Support Group A support group for African-American families facing Alzheimer's Disease. 2 nd Thursday 6-8 pm. Meets at Brown Chapel AME Church. Contact Pat Harris (734) 482-9891.

Caring for Aging Relatives Support Group A support group for people caring for older relatives. 2nd Wednesday 6-8 pm. at TSRC. Contact Sally Edwards.

Caring For Aging Relatives Lecture Series A six-week course that provides information on topics related to caring for an older relative. Evening sessions, offered in the spring and fall at Turner Geriatric Clinic. Contact Nina Abney.

Caring For Your Mate Information and support for people who are caring for their significant others. 4 th Tuesday 1:30-3:30 at Turner Geriatric Clinic. Contact Mary Rumman or Lynn Stern.

Diabetes Support Group Information and support for people who have diabetes. 1st Tuesday 1:30-3:00 at Turner Senior Resource Center. Contact Jennifer Merritt at (734)763-4781.

GLOW: Gays/Lesbians Older & Wiser A monthly support group for older transgender, bisexual, lesbian, and gay people. 1st Sundays 1-3 pm at WRAP Community Center, 319 Braun Court, Ann Arbor. Contact Jim Toy MSW,
(734)764-5191, james.toy@umich.edu.

Improving Your Memory A three-session course for people who would like to learn about ways to improve memory. Offered in the spring and fall. Contact Lynn Stern or Mary Rumman.

Intergenerational Women's Group Social gathering and learning opportunities for women of all ages, often with guest speakers. 4th Tuesday 10-12. Contact Mariko Foulk.

Low Vision Support Group An education and support group for seniors with vision concerns. 4 th Wednesday 1-3 pm at Turner Senior Resource Center. Contact Mary Rumman.

New Outlooks Socialization and support for anyone who is looking for new friends and activities. Alternate Wednesdays 10-12 pm at Turner Geriatric Clinic. Contact Lynn Stern.

New Ways To Feel Good A ten-week therapy group for older adults who feel depressed or anxious. Contact Nina Abney or Sally Edwards.

Seniors Sharing Hearing Loss Support and education for older adults facing hearing loss. 3rd Thursday 3-4:30 at Turner Senior Resource Center. Contact Social Work at (734)764-2556.

Senior Smoking Cessation Group A seven week program to help older smokers quit smoking. Four groups held each year, meeting on Thursday afternoons at Turner Senior Resource Center. Contact Janice Mitcham or Mary Rumman

Stay-Quit Group A support group to help seniors who have quit smoking remain smoke-free. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 3-4:30 at Turner Senior Resource Center. Contact Sally Edwards.