Memory Matters to launch new caregiver support group in Bluffton

Memory Matters, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families impacted by dementia and memory loss, is launching a new in-person caregiver support group later this month at Okatie Pines Retirement Community.

The free monthly sessions are open to all caregivers, spouses, adult children, friends, or neighbors who are helping care for someone experiencing memory challenges. The meetings are scheduled for the last Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon, at 142 Okatie Center Blvd N, Okatie.

Organizers say the group will offer a welcoming and judgment-free space for individuals at any stage of the caregiving journey to share experiences, ask questions, and find encouragement from others who have faced similar challenges.

The meetings will focus on providing both emotional support and practical tools for navigating common challenges faced by caregivers. Topics may include managing stress, understanding dementia progression, and finding balance while supporting a loved one.

No registration is required to attend. The group is co-ed and open to the public.

Memory Matters has been serving the Lowcountry for more than two decades through a range of programs, including caregiver education, memory care day programs, and community outreach. The new Bluffton group expands the organization’s efforts to make support more accessible to residents in southern Beaufort County.

For more information, visit www.mymemorymatters.org or call 843-842-6688.