Family Care Consultation
- Do you want to know more about Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia?
- Do you need help planning for care and preparing for the future?
- Are you wondering about available community services?
- Would you like to meet with a health care professional to discuss your particular situation or caregiving issues?
Alzheimer's disease and other dementing illnesses can be prolonged, requiring ongoing education and support throughout the course of the disease process. Talking about concerns can help family members/caregivers meet the challenges of giving care today, while planning for changes tomorrow.
A Family Care Consultation, facilitated by a nurse, social worker or other health care professional, assists families in coping with all aspects of the caregiving experience by providing education, support and referral to services. This program is available to families at all phases in the disease process, from a new diagnosis into the later stages.
| Where: | The Alzheimer's Association office or other community location as needed |
| When: | Available by appointment only |
| Cost: | Free, but donations are welcomed |
| Contact: | Call the main Cincinnati office at 513.721.4284 to schedule a meeting |
Early Stage Consultation
A licensed nurse or social worker is available to meet with persons in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease or other dementia to provide individualized education and support. Participants must have an awareness of the diagnosis and a willingness to discuss it. Topics of discussion may include explanation of disease process, changes in abilities and lifestyle, identifying coping strategies and community resources.
| Where: | The Alzheimer's Association office or other community location as needed |
| When: | Available by appointment only |
| Cost: | Free, but donations are welcomed |
| Contact: | Call the main Cincinnati office at 513.721.4284 to schedule a meeting |
Down Syndrome or MR/DD Consultation
Consultations are available for family caregivers of people with Down syndrome or other Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities, who are showing signs of Alzheimer's disease. A health care professional can meet with families to discuss various aspects of dementia care for this population and assist in planning for care throughout the course of the disease. Click here for more information about Down syndrome and probable Alzheimer's disease.
| Where: | The Alzheimer's Association office or other community location as needed |
| When: | Available by appointment only |
| Cost: | Free, but donations are welcomed |
| Contact: | Call the main Cincinnati office at 513.721.4284 to schedule a meeting |
Various programs and services of the Alzheimer's Association are funded in part by the Ohio Department of Aging through the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio and the Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. All services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, or ancestry.
