Virtual support groups
Some of us are unable to join support sessions (individual or group) of EMDA Association,
When they are preparing Frontal, face-to-face. It is difficult for them to physically get to the meeting place.
Therefore, EMDA offers an alternative – support groups. Online – With meetings Zoom
(From any device connected to the Internet – computer, tablet or mobile phone).
Participation in Zoom support groups is also free of charge.
(But you can Donate to the association as they see fit).
You are welcome to join the group that suits you.,
From the groups listed below.
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List of Zoom support groups in Hebrew
For family members caring for a person with dementia in the Sharon area
- The group is held in collaboration with the "Beit Heshemesh" retirement home in Ra'anana.
- When: On Sundays once every three weeks, from 19:30 PM to 21:00 PM.
- Moderator: Dafna Shemesh, social worker, gerontologist and arts therapist.
- For details and registration: Contact To Daphne – on the phone 052-2423405.
For children of people with dementia
- When: The group meets on Wednesdays every two weeks, from 20:00 PM to 21:30 PM.
- Moderator: Yael Ilan, Director of National Support Groups, EMDA Association
- For details and registration: Contact Lial – By email yael@alz-emda.org.il or mobile 054-5675322
For spouses of people with dementia
- When: The group meets once every two weeks on Tuesdays, at 20:00 PM.
- Moderator: Debbie Lahav, art therapist and dementia specialist
- For details and registration: Contact Debbie – by phone 054-5336781
For doctors caring for a parent with dementia
- When: The group meets via Zoom every three weeks at 20:00 PM. The meeting day varies.
- Moderator: Dr. Nati Blum, CEO of the EMDA Association
- For details and registration: Contact Nati – by email nati@emda.org.il
For caregivers of a person with dementia diagnosed before age 65
- what: Young people group – spouses of young people with dementia (diagnosed before age 65)
- When: Meets on Zoom once every two weeks on Wednesday at 20:00 PM.
- For details and registration: Contact Debbie Lahav 054-5336781
List of Zoom support groups in additional languages
For Arabic speakers caring for a person with dementia
For Russian speakers caring for a person with dementia
- what: Support group for Russian speakers
- For details and registration: Contact EMDA by email to Yael – yael@alz-emda.org.il
For English speakers Caring for a person with dementia
- what: Support group for English speakers
- When: Held once a month on Tuesdays from 18:30 PM to 20:00 PM.
- For details and registration: Contact the tobacco farmer – 052-6374602, or by email to Yael – yael@alz-emda.org.il
For French speakers Caring for a person with dementia – New!
- what: Support group for French speakers
- When: Once a month. Mondays 18:00 PM - 19:30 PM
- For details and registration: contact meIndian Tuati – 054-6216795
Supplementary information
For details More about the different groups, costs, dates and additional information:
– Call the support center: *8889
– Or – Send an email to: yael@alz-emda.org.il
Feedback on support groups
Participants in Zoom support groups are invited to provide us with feedback, so that we can learn and improve.
The feedback form is here.
You can also access the feedback form by scanning this QR code:
