HelplineThe Alzheimer's Association Helpline is open to people with memory loss as well as their caregivers, family members, health care professionals, and the public. Our staffed Helpline provides support, information and referrals to 3,500 East Tennessee callers annually who are struggling with Alzheimer's disease. Our highly trained and knowledgeable staff can help you with:
Local assistance is only a phone call away. 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:
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Adult Day ServicesThe Eastern Tennessee Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association offers two adult day programs in the Knoxville area.(We can also provide referral services to other locations.)
The caregiver also receives the benefit of respite from 24-hour care giving duties
Support groupsWe offer a variety of support groups for all individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease. Groups are facilitated by trained volunteers. Many locations offer specialized groups for children, those with early-onset and early-stage Alzheimer’s, adult caregivers and others with specific needs. Telephone support groupDial in and reach out to others dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. Whether you are a caregiver or a loved one of someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, you can hear the voices of others in a similar situation through our new monthly telephone support group. Take part from anywhere you choose, as long as you have a phone and some privacy for the call. Each telephone support group call is free and moderated by an Alzheimer’s professional. Calls held on the first Monday of each month 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 that can be ordered online or acquired through the local offices. We also maintain a variety of educational materials (brochures, videos, audiotapes and books) on topics including Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
NewsletterOur newsletter is circulated to more than 20,000 people several times a year, highlighting past and upcoming local events, summarizing steps forward in research, offering advice to caregivers and others facing Alzheimer's, and recognizing support from donors and sponsors, If you would like to receive our newsletter, please e-mail linda.johnson1@alz.org with your name and address. Please include "newsletter sign-up" in the Subject line.
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 Return®Alzheimer'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.
It’s a fact: six out of ten people with Alzheimer’s disease will wander and risk serious injury or worse. The Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return® program in partnership with MedicAlert helps protect the people we love. It's simple: Caregivers call the hotline, and law enforcement is notified as well as others in the community. The program also provides vital medical history needed to treat the person who may not be able to communicate the information. It helps save lives. Of those reported missing, 99 percent wearing the ID bracelet or necklace are found within 24 hours. For safety and peace of mind, enroll in Safe Return. Contact the Alzheimer's Association at 865.544.6288 to enroll today.
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:
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