You Can't Do This Alone
And you shouldn't have to.
Even after your loved one moves to Sycamore Creek Ranch, you're still a caregiver. The guilt doesn't disappear. The grief doesn't stop. The decisions don't end.
You need support. Real support. Not just from us, but from people who understand what you're going through.
Here are resources in the Houston area that can help.
Organizations That Can Help
Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter
- Free support groups for caregivers (in-person and virtual)
- Early-stage support groups for individuals with dementia
- Education programs on Alzheimer’s and dementia
- Care consultations with trained specialists
- Legal and financial planning resources
- MedicAlert + Safe Return program (for wandering)
Alzheimer’s Texas
- Caregiver Conversations (virtual monthly support meetings)
- One-on-one consultations with clinical social workers
- Educational programs and workshops
- Early-stage dementia support
- Community respite development
Amazing Place Houston
Katherine Christie, LCSW, Program Manager
- Free caregiver support groups (in partnership with Alzheimer’s Association)
- Respite care options
- Day programs for individuals with dementia
- Family education and training
Support Groups Are Not Therapy. They're Better.
They're rooms full of people who get it. Who've lived it. Who won't judge you when you say the things you're afraid to say out loud.
Lake Houston Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Kingwood area
Second Monday of each month, 7:00-8:30pm
Reservations required
Active since 2002, offering connection, emotional support, and practical information for families.
Alzheimer's Association Support Groups
Multiple locations throughout Houston and Southeast Texas
Both in-person and virtual options available
Search by ZIP code: alz.org/texas/support
Groups are led by trained facilitators and provide a safe, confidential environment. You can attend without your loved one present.
Additional Resources
Texas DSHS Alzheimer’s Resources
State-level resources including information on diagnosis, treatment, caregiving, and financial planning.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Comprehensive information on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, clinical trials, caregiving tips, and research updates.
Eldercare Locator
Connects families to local services for older adults, including adult day programs, home health care, transportation, and legal services.
Why Support Groups Actually Matter
You might think you don't need a support group.
You might think talking about it will make it worse.
You might think you can handle this on your own.
You don't have to go every week. You don't have to share if you're not ready.
What to Do in a Crisis
If you're in crisis right now — if you're overwhelmed, exhausted, or at your breaking point — call one of these numbers immediately:
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
800-272-3900National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Caregiver burnout is real. Asking for help is not weakness. It's survival.
You're Not Doing This Alone
Even after your loved one moves to Sycamore Creek Ranch, you're still part of our family.
We've seen hundreds of families go through this. We know the stages. We know the questions you'll have before you know to ask them.
Call us if you need to talk. Call us if you need a recommendation. Call us if you just need someone to understand.