Our professionals can help you cope

The destructive force of hurricanes and tropical storms will leave thousands of people stranded in shelters or far from home, many of whom may be caregivers and people with dementia.

Now more than ever caregivers need help managing their stress and handling some of the behaviors their loved ones may be experiencing during this difficult time.

Here are some resources to help caregivers cope under these extraordinary circumstances.

Call us at 1.800.272.3900

Alzheimer's Association Helpline staff can provide counseling, support and assist displaced families in finding care for their loved ones.

Disaster preparedness
Tips to help you keep your loved one safe during an emergency.
  PDF version

 Getting medical care and prescription drugs in a disaster or emergency area (4 pages)
Tip sheet from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Texas-specific resources

• Call or visit 211 Help in Texas for evacuation help or to find shelter. If you cannot get through to 211, please call 311.
  https://www.211texas.org/211/

Louisiana-specific resources

• Evacuation locations for Louisiana nursing homes
  www.lnha.org/gustav.htm

• Office of Aging and Adult Services emergency page
  www.dhh.Louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=105

Agencies helping in relief efforts

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Web site: http://www.fema.org/

American Red Cross
Web site: http://www.redcross.org/

Red Cross's 'Safe and Well' List
This Web site provides a way for you to register yourself as "safe and well." Concerned family and friends can search the list of those who have registered themselves as "safe and well."