Alzheimer's Resources
Worried about Alzheimer’s?
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease (Source: Alzheimer’s Association).Living With Alzheimer’s. Personal, financial, and legal tips and resources for people diagnosed with the disease (Source: Alzheimer’s Association).
Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Tips (Source: AARP).Information about drugs, treatments and clinical trials (Source: National Institute on Aging).
The Alzheimer’s Association Green-Field Library is the nation’s largest library and resource center devoted to increasing knowledge about the clinical, scientific and social aspects of AD and related dementias.
Helpful Organizations
The Alzheimer’s Association is a recognized leader in Alzheimer’s Disease research and support. It is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for AD.The Family Caregiver Alliance is a community-based nonprofit organization addressing the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. The organization offers programs at national, state and local levels.
The National Alliance for Caregiving is dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them, and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregivers.
The National Family Caregivers Association educates and speaks on behalf of family caregivers. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of different diagnoses, different relationships, and different life stages to address the common needs and concerns of all family caregivers.
Overviews of Services and Programs
Family Caregiver Support: State Facts At A Glance (21,077 KB). Publication provides comprehensive information about state-level programs available to caregivers of elderly persons, including those suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease (Source: Administration on Aging).Caregiving
Caregiving Tips. Provides information to help those with caregiving responsibilities, including basic information on caregiving, handling legal issues, resources for long distance caregiving, and tips for working with physicians (Source: Administration on Aging).Getting Connected
The federal Administration on Aging supports a nationwide, toll-free information and assistance directory called the Eldercare Locator. Older persons and caregivers can call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, or by visiting their website.The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline provides information about the disease, medications, caregiving tips, and legal, financial and living arrangement decisions. The hotline also features confidential care consultation and referrals to local community programs, services, and ongoing support. Help is available in more than 140 languages. Call toll-free anytime day or night at 1-800-272-3900 or visit their website.
State and Local Agencies on Aging have services to assist individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and their families. Use this list to identify and contact the Area Agency on Aging closest to you.
Alzheimer’s Association Local Chapters offer information and referral, care consultation, support groups, safety services, and education.
Alzheimer’s Association Message Board and Chat Rooms provide an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and experiences with others facing similar challenges.
Keeping Your Loved One At Home
The Alzheimer’s Association CareFinder provides an interactive tool to assist you in finding and screening long-term and home care providers.Adult day care centers provide services for functionally impaired adults in a daytime, group setting (Source: National Adult Day Services Association).
Thinking About Nursing Homes
The federal Long Term Care Ombudsman Program offers advice about how to select a nursing home.The Consumer Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home is designed to help prospective residents and their family and friends navigate consumer information resources, understand the information, and make an informed choice.
