About ADSG Costa del Sol

The purpose of the group is to provide support to the carers and loved one of those who are caring for someone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s. We facilitate a carers support group enabling the carers to unburden themselves with people who truly understand the journey they are on, as well as activities for the dementia / alzheimers sufferers. In addition we also support the carers to access support from government departments and support services, social services as well as raising funds to facilitate respite care for the carers.  

Our ethos is simple: To create a supportive and nurturing environment which is safe and proactive in ensuring you never feel alone on your dementia journey. 

The ADSG was founded by Maggie Bobowizc and David Donaldson in 2019. Maggie had experienced dementia 1st hand when her beloved husband Stan of 50 plus years was diagnosed and she became his sole carer. Maggie sought support from David and his team and after Stan passed away Maggie shared her experience and wisdom with other carers of loved ones who were affected by this cruel disease. As time went on it became apparent that there was a real need for a regular support group and this was founded in July 2019 thanks to Age Care Mijas Costas generosity as they agreed to support the group financially as well with volunteers and an appropriate venue.  The group has grown over 4 years and become an essential support network to its members and is now established as an independent charity in its own right.

Our Committee:

President: Carol Duquemin

Vice President: Mauricio Martinez Leon

Secretary: Jenny Waygood

Treasurer: David Donaldson

We meet the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at Club Naranja, C/Malaga, Calahonda, Mijas Costa, 11am to 1pm. 

We have a wonderful team of volunteers on hand at each meeting which includes Nurses, Therapist, lawyers as well as those who provide activities suitable for all stages of dementia. 

Through the work that we have done locally for many years we are able to access support from all local and charitable organizations and we work closely with AFA (Asociacion de familiars de Enfermos de Alzheimer) in Los Pacos giving our members access to day care facilities and additional support from a locally based specialist organization.