HelplineThe Alzheimer's Association Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in 140 languages. Our staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about all aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. Call us if you have questions about:
You can also call us for emotional support –– as often as you need. We know that living with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming at times. Remember, we are here for you –– all day, every day. Care consultationOur professional staff is dedicated to helping people navigate through the difficult decisions and uncertainties people with Alzheimer’s and their families face at every stage of the disease. We can provide care consultation services to you by telephone, e-mail or in person. These include:
Contact us for more information: Support groupsWe offer a variety of support groups for all individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease. Groups are facilitated by trained volunteers. Many locations offer specialized groups for children, those with early-onset and early-stage Alzheimer’s, adult caregivers and others with specific needs. Message boardsThe Alzheimer’s Association message boards and chat rooms provide an online community for persons with Alzheimer's, caregivers and care providers. Our message boards have thousands of registered members from around the United States and thousands more who refer to the stories and information that is available 24 hours a day. Join the Alzheimer’s Association online community. PublicationsThe Alzheimer’s Association offers dozens of fact sheets and brochures. Click here for a listing. We also maintain a variety of educational materials (brochures, videos, audiotapes and books) on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. To learn more about our library, call us at 1.800.272.3900. Alzheimer's 101 VideosThese instructional videos were created to provide basic education about Alzheimer's Disease including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
NewsletterOur chapter offers a Bi-weekly E-newsletter along with a quarterly printed newsletter. Click here to sign up for "Brain Matters" e-newsletter. Educational programsWe offer many educational programs each year that address the specific interests of the general public, individuals with the disease and their families. Professional trainingWe offer classroom and Web-based training for healthcare supervisors and direct care workers in assisted living and nursing homes. Many programs allow you to earn CEUs. Professional training listings. Multilingual informationAlzheimer’s disease and other disorders that cause dementia know no boundaries. Many individuals and families in ethnic and cultural minority groups are in need of solid information about Alzheimer’s disease and health resources. MedicAlert + Safe Return®The Alzheimer's Association offers MedicAlert + Safe Return®, a nationwide identification, support and enrollment program that provides assistance when someone with Alzheimer's or a related dementia wanders and becomes lost. Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If an enrollee is missing, one phone call immediately activates a community support network to help reunite the lost person with his or her caregiver. Local resources and referralsWe maintain updated information on home care, adult day care, care coordination, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, eldercare lawyers and transportation available in the community. Our staff and trained professionals can help assess whether a specific care provider meets the needs of an individual with Alzheimer’s. The chapter also maintains a lending library containing various educational materials on Alzheimer's and dementia. For more information regarding our Chapter Lending Library, please contact Kristen Griffith at 713.314.1314. The following Referral Lists contain Professionals and Service Providers in the Houston area that may be useful in dealing with issues brought about by Alzheimer's Disease. All lists are given in PDF format. Disclaimer
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