Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia—by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Helpline: 800.272.3900 www.alz.org
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
ADEAR was established by an act of Congress in 1990 and is part of the National Institutes of Health. Its mandate is to compile, archive, and disseminate information about Alzheimer's disease for health professionals, people with AD and their families, and the public. The website provides excellent educational material about Alzheimer’s disease, current research initiatives, support services, and much more. https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers or call 800 438 4380.
Dementia Diaries
Dementia Diaries is a UK-wide project that brings together people’s diverse experiences of living with dementia as a series of audio diaries. It serves as a public record and a personal archive that documents the views, reflections and day-to-day lives of people living with dementia, with the aim of prompting dialogue and changing attitudes. https://dementiadiaries.org/about-the-project/.
Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator, a public service of the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information on senior services. https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx 800 677 1116.
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
A community-based nonprofit organization that addresses the needs of families and friends providing long-term care for loved ones at home. FCA provides assistance, education, services, research, and advocacy. www.caregiver.org or call 800 445 8106.
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is responsible for developing policy recommendations for long-term care, combating ageism, creating public awareness of aging issues, understanding the contributions and needs of elders, advocating on behalf of elders, and serving as am information clearinghouse. https://elderaffairs.org/adrd-training/.
Teepa Snow, Dementia Education and Training
An advocate for those living with dementia—has made it her personal mission to help families and professionals better understand how it feels to live with the challenges and changes that accompany various forms of dementia. Her company, Positive Approach, offers education to family and professional care partners all over the world. Training is available through video, online, and in-person trainings and consulting. http://teepasnow.com/or call 877 877 1671.