Helping families cope and plan for the future The Alzheimer's Association, St. Louis Chapter, can provide a care consultation in two ways: either in our office or in the home of the person with dementia. In the Office Meet with a professional, master level staff member who has years of experience specific to dementia to discuss your concerns. We offer personalized assistance to help your family find solutions. We will provide information and help to address:

• disease progression • coping techniques • management of behavior issues • care options • other issues that are important to you in    being the best caregiver/care recipient    possible

Care Consultation with the Alzheimer's Association offers personalized assistance, and can be of benefit at any point in the progression of dementia.

In Your Loved One's Home
Meet with a professional, master level staff member who has years of experience specific to dementia to determine how to provide the safest environment and the best care for your loved one with memory impairment, as well as help reduce your caregiver stress. We will provide information and help to address:

• how to keep your loved one safely at home for as long as possible
• safety concerns and how to minimize potential hazards
• help in recognizing when home care is no longer safe or appropriate
• assistance in identifying treatment options
• tips about caregiver stress and depression
• impartial and objective help in decision making

2-hour visit in your loved one’s home (within a limited geographic area) : develop an action plan that incorporates formal and informal support

Modest Fees are Charged. Scholarships are available.

For More Information on which program best fits your personal needs, contact
Mark Esker, MSW
Family Services Coordinator
(314) 801-0428 or (800) 980-9080