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HelplineThe 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:
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 mailto:christian.wells@alz.org or call us at 512.241.0420. We check the e-mail box daily and will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. Care consultationOur 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:
Contact us for more information: Support GroupsSupport groups are a vital service offered by the Alzheimer's Association; in fact, the Association actually began as a support group. For some people attending a support group can be difficult at first, but the benefits of meeting and learning from fellow caregivers can soon disolve any discomfort. Providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be a full-time job. Respite Care is an option for those who care for a person with mild to moderate Alzheimer's or related dementia, and need a few hours a week to themselves. Many of these programs receive training and support from the Capital of Texas Chapter. Message BoardsThe 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. PublicationsThe Alzheimer’s Association offers dozens of fact sheets and brochures. Click here for a listing. We also maintain a variety of educational materials (brochures, videos, audiotapes and books) on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. To learn more about our library, call us at 1.800.367.2132. NewsletterOur chapter puts out a monthly newsletter full of news about Alzheimer's research and advocacy, tips for caregiving, a calendar of events, and much more. To sign up for our newsletter, please e-mail Christian Wells at afrank@alz.org. Educational ProgramsWe offer many educational programs each year that address the specific interests of the general public, individuals with the disease and their families. Professional TrainingWe offer classroom and Web-based training for healthcare supervisors and direct care workers in assisted living and nursing homes. Many programs allow you to earn CEUs. Professional training listings. Multilingual InformationAlzheimer’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. Safe ReturnAlzheimer's Association Safe Return® is a nationwide identification, support and enrollment program that provides assistance when someone with Alzheimer's or a related dementia wanders and becomes lost. Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If an enrollee is missing, one phone call immediately activates a community support network to help reunite the lost person with his or her caregiver. Comfort ZoneAlzheimer's Association Comfort Zone™, powered by Omnilink, is a new Web-based location management service that can help family members or friends keep an eye on a person with Alzheimer's disease. Comfort Zone is intended to provide freedom and independence to those living with Alzheimer's, while offering protection against getting lost. Comfort Zone is the first location management system designed specifically with people with Alzheimer's in mind. For more information or to purchase Comfort Zone, visit www.alz.org/comfortzone or call 1-877-ALZ-4850 (1-877-259-4850). Alzheimer's Association Online Care ToolsNo one needs to be alone when managing care for someone with dementia. Our online suite of services can help you find and plan for care. Use them to widen your care options and help you cope with the challenges of Alzheimer’s. Local Resources and ReferralsWe maintain updated information on home care, adult day care, care coordination, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, eldercare lawyers and transportation available in the community. Our staff and trained professionals can help assess whether a specific care provider meets the needs of an individual with Alzheimer’s. For more information, please contact us: Phone: 1.800.367.2132 Clinical Trials Index
Brain Donation Autopsy ProgramUniversity of Texas Medical School, in Houston, also offers a Brain Autopsy Program. For more information, call 713.500.5258 or visit the UTHealth-Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine website. Research: 1) Baylor College of Medicine 2) Parker College of Chiropractic 3) Texas Tech University 4) University of Texas 5) UT Southwestern Medical Center |
