Resources
The Alzheimer's Association can help by connecting you to the resources
you need to cope with the disease.
Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline
1.800.272.3900
TDD: 1.866.403.3073
E-mail: info@alz.org
Web site:
www.alz.org
Links to resources on www.alz.org:
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Find your local Alzheimer's Association
Your local Alzheimer's Association chapter can connect you with the information,
programs, and services you need, such as support groups and education workshops.
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How we can help you
Individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease turn to us for reliable
information, guidance, referral, and support.
- Living with Alzheimer's
Tips and resources for caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's disease.
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Alzheimer's Association CareFinder™
An online resource to help people living with Alzheimer's and caregivers make informed
decisions when selecting a care provider for home-based or residential care.
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Lotsa Helping Hands
An online tool that is an easy-to-use, private group calendar designed for organizing
helpers who can pitch in with meal deliveries, rides, and other tasks.
- Glossary
This glossary covers terms related to elder care, dementia care, and care planning.
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Donate now
Your donation can help fight Alzheimer's disease through vital research and essential
support programs and services.
Links to other helpful web sites:
Nursing home information
- Medicare's Nursing Home Compare
is an online tool that provides detailed information about the past performance
of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
Planning for care
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Benefits Checkup is developed and maintained by the National Council on Aging
(NCOA) and is the nation's most comprehensive web-based service to screen for benefits
programs for seniors with limited income and resources.
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National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers has members nationwide
who help families care for older relatives through care planning, coordination of
services, counseling, management of finances, and transition to residential care
settings.
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys represents attorneys that specialize
in providing legal expertise to older adults and their families in areas such as
estate planning, Medicare and Medicaid benefits, housing issues, fraud, and residents'
rights. Not all attorneys specialize in elder law. Ask a prospective attorney whether
he or she regularly handles these matters.
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Financial Planning Association has members nationwide that help individuals
and families manage finances and plan for future needs such as long-term care costs.
Resident protection
- State Ombudsman Programs investigate and resolve
complaints made by or on behalf of older individuals who are residents of long-term
care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and board and
care facilities. Most state ombudsman programs publish annual reports about the
problems and concerns they address.
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Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living focuses on the needs, rights, and protection
of residents of assisted living communities and their families.
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