Are you a caregiver? Do you assist a family member, friend, or neighbor by delivering meals, giving rides, doing check-ins, or helping with medications? Or help with feeding, bathing, dressing, supervision, or any other type of care? If you answered yes, then you are a caregiver. We are here to help you.
What people say about our support groups:
“I don’t know how I would make it without my support group friends.”
“Where would I be without you?”
“I wish I knew about this group earlier.”
“My doctor couldn’t believe how lucky I was when I told them about this group.”
Are you feeling the impact of caregiving? Support is available.
Take a deep breath and know you have come to the right place for help.
Support groups are the number one place to connect with others on the caregiver journey. Caregiver Support Group meetings at ISR on Wednesdays, at 10 a.m. Meetings are on Zoom and in-person.
Sign up now to get connected!
- Receive our Caregiver Support Group friendly reminder emails
- Get the link for Zoom access to the Support Groups
- Receive a call from an ISR Navigator to talk with you about other options that may be available including our Family Caregiver Support Program.
Resources for caregivers are also available through the WA State Family Caregiver Learning Portal. You can register for a FREE Caregiver account and access resources available to you 24/7.
Caregiver Support Groups and Programs These groups are offered through Island Senior Resources and Partner Organizations
Handle with Care
January 29, 2026 | 4-5:30 p.m.
Island Senior Resources: Fireside Room
14594 SR 525 | Langley, WA 98260
This introductory, interactive workshop teaches caregivers how to protect their own bodies while safely assisting their clients or loved ones. Participants will learn practical techniques for lifting, transferring, repositioning, and supporting mobility in ways that reduce strain, prevent injury, and promote confidence for both the caregiver and the person receiving care. The session combines simple instruction with hands-on practice to build safe, sustainable caregiving habits.
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers
This evidence-based, interactive class series is designed to support family caregivers as they care for others while also caring for themselves. Offered online, these classes provide practical tools to reduce stress, communicate more effectively, make informed decisions, and build confidence in the caregiving role. Led by trained facilitators in a supportive group setting, participants connect with other caregivers, share experiences, and gain strategies that strengthen resilience, well-being, and sustainability in caregiving over the long term.
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Embracing Aging
These programs are Free.
No registration required.
This peer-led conversation series creates space for honest, thoughtful dialogue about what it really means to grow older. Through open discussion, shared experience, and occasional guest speakers, participants are invited to talk openly about the challenges, losses, insights, and unexpected freedoms that come with aging. This is a welcoming forum for community members to reflect on meaning, purpose, and connection—without sugarcoating, without judgment, and with the understanding that living well includes facing the realities of aging together.
St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church
5217 S Honeymoon Bay Rd. | Freeland, WA 98249
Caregiver Support Group
For Caregivers: Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church
5217 S Honeymoon Bay Rd. | Freeland, WA 98249
For Parkinson’s: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. (Virtually)
This group provides a compassionate, professionally facilitated, peer‑led space where caregivers can share experiences, challenges, and insights with others who understand caregiving. Through guided conversation and mutual support, participants gain connection, validation, emotional resilience, and practical perspective.
For more information, contact us:
Email: reception@islandseniorservices.org
or call 360-321-1600
Song Circle
Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m.
534 Camano Ave. | Langley, WA 98260
The Song Circle is a welcoming, community-centered gathering where people come together to share music as a form of connection, expression, and well-being. Participants of all skill levels are invited to sing, listen, and engage in familiar or meaningful songs in a relaxed, supportive environment. The circle fosters joy, creativity, and a sense of belonging, using music to build community, spark memories, and nurture the human need for shared experience.
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Momentia Caregiver Support Group
2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesdays | 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Oak Harbor 1st United Methodist Church
1050 SE Ireland St. | Oak Harbor, WA 98277
This program offers caregivers of people living with memory loss a supportive space to connect, share experiences, and receive emotional support while their loved ones participate in a concurrent reminiscence group. Caregivers can focus on their own well‑being while staying close and connected.
At the same time, the Momentia Reminiscence Group provides an engaging, welcoming experience for individuals with memory loss through guided conversation, creative activities, and shared memories—fostering dignity, joy, and social connection.
Games Afternoon
This programs is Free.
No registration required.
Visit Island Senior Resources: Bayview Center for a relaxed, social gathering where community members come together to enjoy a variety of games in a friendly, welcoming environment. Whether playing classic board games, card games, or group activities, participants are invited to connect, laugh, and engage at their own pace. The focus is on fun, companionship, and keeping minds active—creating an easygoing space to build community and enjoy time together.
Island Senior Resources: Bayview Center
14594 SR 525 | Langley, WA 98260
Langley Walking Group
Tuesdays | 11 a.m.-Noon
Trustland Trails off Craw Rd. and SR 525
This is a friendly, inclusive opportunity to enjoy gentle movement, fresh air, and conversation while exploring the Langley area together. Open to all ability levels, the group focuses on connection rather than speed, encouraging participants to walk at a comfortable pace and support one another. It’s a simple, accessible way to stay active, build community, and enjoy the physical and social benefits of moving together.
For more information, contact us:
Email: reception@islandseniorservices.org
or call 360-321-1600
SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for Life)
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This is a group fitness program designed to help older adults build strength, balance, and flexibility in a safe, supportive setting. Led by trained instructors, SAIL classes use simple, adaptable exercises that support everyday movement and reduce fall risk. The program encourages confidence, independence, and social connection—helping participants stay active and engaged at every stage of aging.
Questions?
Email: reception@islandseniorservices.org
or Call: 360-321-1600
Memory Cafés
1st & 3rd Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
1st United Methodist Church
1050 SE Ireland St. | Oak Harbor, WA 98277
The Memory Café is a welcoming, stigma-free social gathering for people living with memory loss and their care partners. In a relaxed, café-style setting, participants enjoy conversation, activities, and connection without pressure or expectations. The focus is on enjoyment, belonging, and shared experience—creating a supportive space where everyone is valued just as they are.