Quality of Life Programs

The Shiley-Marcos ADRC offers to the community the opportunity to be involved in a variety of Quality of Life programs organized through our research center and partnering agencies.  All programs are free-of charge with the exception of Out and About.  Click onto the blue links for more information.

• Out and About – A weekly outings-based program for people with mild-to-moderate dementia



• Memories at the Museums – Monthly docent-led tours of four Balboa Park Art Museums for persons with mild-to-moderate dementia and an accompanying caregiver or friend.



• Support Groups:



• Lewy Body & Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group - A monthly support group for caregivers of persons with either of these distinct dementias



• Early-Stage Support Group– A weekly support group for people with early-stage dementia and their care partners



• Young Caregiver Support Group– A monthly support group for caregivers under the age of 60 who are caring for a loved one with any stage or type of dementia.



• Caregiver Support Group– A monthly support group for caregivers of any age who are caring for a loved one with any stage or type of dementia

NON ADRC Resources for Caregivers of Frail Elderly Persons:

• Licensed Social and Adult Day Health Care Centers


• Crisis/Problem Resolution/Counseling/Legal


• Information and Referral Numbers


• Caregiving Classes


• Other Caregiver Support Groups