Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health

New program for Tarrant County Caregivers

Our chapter is pleased to announce its newest program: REACH (Resource for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health).  This program is made possible in conjunction with United Way’s Healthy Aging and Independent Living Project.  The program offers complimentary supportive services to family caregivers in Tarrant County.  The purpose of REACH is to empower caregivers by providing specialized support services through in-home or in-office sessions.  Our Dementia Care Specialists are licensed professional counselors.  By using this innovative approach, our specialists can enhance caregivers’ ability to address areas such as caregiver stress, challenging behaviors, home safety, depression, self-care and social support.  The Dementia Care Specialists and caregivers jointly engage in the problem solving process to find effective and workable solutions

The REACH program is built upon a national award wining evidence-based program that was funded by the National Institute of Health to design and test a single multi-component intervention among family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias at six sites nationwide.

Are you a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia?  You may be eligible to participate in this new program.  Please download the brochure to learn more about the services offered by REACH.  To speak with one of the specialists or to learn more about the program, please call the Fort Worth office at 817.336.4949.

Support for this program is provided by these local agencies: