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To help serve you better, we are working to update our information and referral lists to be available to you on this website. Please check back weekly for further listings.
The following lists were compiled from information submitted to us by the individual agencies. The lists are in no way a recommendation or endorcement to any one agency; rather, it is a referral list of available options for families and persons living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
For further information on any of the following services contact Kim Beals at kim.beals@alz.org or call 319.294.9699.
Adult Day Services
An adult day center provides care outside the home and is designed to meet individual needs while supporting strengths, abilities and independence.
Assisted Living Facilities
Assisted living facilities (also called board and care, adult living, supported care) bridge the gap between living independently and living in a nursing home. Assisted living typically offers a combination of housing and meals, and supportive and health care services. The federal government does not regulate assisted living, and definitions of assisted living vary from state to state.
Assisted Living Facilities - Chapter Area
Neurologists
A neurologist is a medical doctor trained in the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders and will be able to answer the question, "Is it Alzheimer's disease?". NOTE: Some insurance companies may require a physician's referral.
Memory Disorder Clinics
The Memory Disorders Clinic evaluates and treats persons exhibiting signs of dementia. The clinic strives to allow persons with memory disorders to stay in their homes as long as possible. NOTE: Some insurance companies may require a physician's referral.
Legal/Financial Services
Putting legal and financial plans in place is important for everyone, but settling these plans is especially vital for the person with Alzheimer's disease or another related dementia. The sooner plans can begin, the more the person with dementia may be able to participate.
Legal/Financial Services - Chapter Area
Home Health Agencies
Home health agencies provide care in the home making it possible for individuals with dementia to stay in their homes longer. Services vary from assistance with daily living activities to providing skilled nursing care.
Home Health Agencies - Chapter Area
Nursing Homes
You may reach a time when your loved one can no longer recieve in-home care. When that time comes, you will need to find the place that fits all of your specifications.
Nursing Homes - Chapter Area
Black Hawk County
Johnson County
Linn County
Dementia Specific Units
Alzheimer special care units are designed to meet the specific needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Special care units can take many forms and exist within various types of residential care. Such units most often are cluster settings in which persons with dementia are grouped together on a floor or a unit within a larger residential care facility.
Dementia Specific Units - Chapter Area
Counseling Services
Counseling Services provide professional guidance in resolving personal conflicts and emotional problems. Services on referral list include: Family Counseling, Life Adjustment Counseling, Geriatric Counseling, and Grief & Loss Counseling.
Counseling Services - Chapter Area
Hospice Providers
Hospice care is provided to individuals who are terminally ill in their homes or in a care setting, generally with an expected survival of six months or less. Hospice is a benefit of Medicare, most state Medicaid programs, and many private health insurance plans. Members of hospice teams have special training in end-of-life care and can provide oversight of medical care, counseling services, medical equipment and supplies, planning for end-of-life needs, and bereavement support.
Hospice Providers
Memory Disorders Registry
Research that can prevent, delay or slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias is one of the most vital health imperatives that we will face as we move towards the middle of the 21st century. That is why the Alzheimer’s Association East Central Iowa Chapter is pleased to inform you of an exciting new research opportunity available in our area. It is called the Memory Disorders Registry, and is being conducted at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
The purpose of this study is to research memory disorders and other cognitive changes that occur with aging. The research team at the University of Iowa would like to create a registry or database of older persons who may be interested in participating in various studies designed to learn more about memory disorders associated with aging, including Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. The information collected in this registry will help the research team to learn more about risk factors that may be associated with memory changes. Individuals who agree to participate in the memory disorders registry may have the opportunity to be a part of multiple memory related studies.
Once an individual agrees to take part in the study, his or her involvement will last indefinitely, though requests to remove someone from the registry can be made at any time. Information regarding a person’s medical and research history will be collected in a database, and this information will be kept on file so that the research team may contact the individual regarding this or other research studies.
By agreeing to place yourself or your loved one’s information in the registry, you are not obligated to participate in any studies. If you or your loved one’s profile meets the criteria for a particular study, you will be contacted by the research team and at that time can either accept or decline the invitation to participate in the study. For more information or to obtain a consent form to participate in the registry, please contact the Cedar Rapids office at 319.294.9699 or the Waterloo office at 319.272.2300. Or contact the Visual Function Laboratory at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics at 319.356.0808 and mention the Alzheimer's Association.
Family Caregiver Writing Study
Family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias are invited to participate in a research study conducted by the University of Iowa that will learn about your caregiving and your health.
The study will require three days, 20 minutes per day, for online writing sessions. Internet and computer access is required for participation. You will be asked to write about your thoughts and feelings regarding caring for a family member or activities related to caring for one's self. Following the writing sessions, you will be asked to complete online survey forms on two more occasions. In total, the time commitment for participants over a one-month period should not be more than six hours.
If you are interested in participating or have other questions contact Dr. Howard Butcher at 319.335.7039 or by email at howard-butcher@uiowa.edu.
*Note: Participants will be offered compensation.
