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We offer many programs, services and educational programs for individuals with memory loss and their families as well as care partners and community members. Click on the link below that best fits your needs. |
Helpline
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Living with Alzheimer's “For myself, Alzheimer’s is the disease that is characterized by: you don’t know what you know and when you don’t know it. A major characteristic of Alzheimer’s is increasing short-term memory losses. Short term memory losses make a pocket notebook a necessity — write down a thought or task that you want to pursue later — if you can remember that you want to write it down and that you have a notebook and pen in your pocket. For me, I carry both a pocket spiral notebook and pocket calendar because I cannot count on my memory.” |
The Alzheimer's Association Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in 140 languages. Our staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about all aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. Call us if you have questions about:
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Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss, medications and treatment options, brain health and care options
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How the Association can help you
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Caregiving tips and respite care options
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Services available in your community and referrals
You can also call us for emotional support –– as often as you need. We know that living with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming at times. Remember, we are here for you –– all day, every day.
E-mail help
If you prefer, send us a message at jeanne.reeder@alz.org. We check the e-mail box daily and will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours.
Care Consultation
Our professional staff is dedicated to helping people navigate through the difficult decisions and uncertainties people with Alzheimer’s and their families face at every stage of the disease. We can provide care consultation services to you by telephone, e-mail or in person. These include:
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Assessment of needs
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Assistance with planning and problem solving
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Supportive listening
For more information contact Jeanne Reeder at 913.831.3888 or jeanne.reeder@alz.org
Early Stage Support Group
Early stage support groups provide information, discussion and inspiration through an honest exchange of how each are coping and continuing on with good and productive lives. One group currently meets in Prairie Village. If you are considering joining the early stage support group, contact Jeanne Reeder at 913-831-3888 in the Prairie Village office for an orientation meeting prior to attending. The orientation meeting allows discussion about the group, gives opportunities to ask questions and ensures the group is the right fit for you.
Message Boards
The Alzheimer’s Association message boards and chat rooms provide an online community for persons with Alzheimer's, caregivers and care providers. Our message boards have thousands of registered members from around the United States and thousands more who refer to the stories and information that is available 24 hours a day.
Join the Alzheimer’s Association online community.
Empowerment Groups
Memories in the Making
A group for individuals with dementia that is centered on the expression of creativity through watercolor painting. No prior art experience required .
2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
10 - 11:15 am
Alzheimer's Association
3846 W. 75th Street
Prairie Village, KS 66208
Space is limited. Please call Karen Clond to reserve a space. 913-831-3888
Memories in the Making
A group for individuals in the early stage of a dementia centered on the expression of creativity through watercolor painting. No prior art experience required .
Every Wednesday
10 - 11:00 am
Calvary Baptist Church
206 Locust
Chillicothe, MO 64601
Call Brenda Gregg at 816-364-4467
Sharing Hope Empowerment Group, St. Joseph Missouri
A group for individuals in the early stage of a dementia centered on projects that make a difference for others. Projects might include advocacy efforts, awareness efforts and/or education efforts.
Last Tuesday of the month
7-8:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Missouri Regional Office
2nd Floor of the First Christian Church
10th and Faraon
St. Joseph, Missouri 64501
Call Brenda Gregg at 816-364-4467
Expression through Collage
This group is centered around the expression of creativity through the creation of artful collages.
Last Friday of the month
10-11:30 am
Warrensburg Community Center
445 E. Gay
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Call Brenda Gregg at 816-364-4467
Introduction to LEARN
An educational program for individuals, newly diagnosed, early stage of Alzheimer's and their families. The session will cover disease overview information as well as discuss issues around sharing diagnosis with others, support tips in managing short term memory issues, common questions in management and planning considerations.
Check the Calendar of Events for Details
Quarterly Newsletter
Memory Matters, the Chapter newsletter, includes articles on caregiving strategies, research, public advocacy and the calendar of Chapter events.
Visit our Newsletter Archive to download current or past newsletters in Adobe Acrobat format. Or, sign up to receive the newsletter in hard copy or email format
Multilingual information
Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders that cause dementia know no boundaries. Many individuals and families in ethnic and cultural minority groups are in need of solid information about Alzheimer’s disease and health resources.
MedicAlert® +Safe Return®
In a move to significantly improve the safety of individuals with Alzheimer’s, the Alzheimer’s Association and the MedicAlert Foundation have created an alliance to bring you MedicAlert + Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return.
MedicAlert + Safe Return offers you the best of both worlds:
- Assistance when a person wanders or is lost
- Access to vital medical information in the time of need
Learn more about MedicAlert + Safe Return.
Mollie Tivol Alzheimer’s Family Resource Center
In the resource center, there is a section dedicated to you in the early stage. Some of the books discuss activities that support quality of life, others are books written by individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease who are discussing their experience.The Resource Center is located in the main office and open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to provide books, brochures, videos and other resources on Alzheimer's for loan or purchase. All offices have access to these resources and also offer a variety of informative material at their locations. View a list of material that can be purchased
Speakers Bureau/Volunteer Opportunities
There are opportunities through the year to talk with schools, community groups and the media regarding your experience with having Alzheimer’s disease in order to increase awareness and encourage early diagnosis. If you are interested in being on the speakers bureau, or interested in being part of advocacy efforts, contact Michelle Niedens at (913) 831-3888 or michelle.niedens@alz.org
Memories in the Making©
This innovative art program provides persons with Alzheimer's disease with a means of creative expression. Experienced volunteer artists work weekly with groups in assisted living facilities, nursing homes and adult day programs. Click here for more information.
