Here to Help You
The Alzheimer’s Association is here to help.
For more information call:
1.800.272.3900
Helpline
| 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: - Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss, medications and treatment options, brain health and care options - How the Association can help you - Caregiving tips and respite care options - 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. |
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: - Assessment of needs - Assistance with planning and problem solving - Supportive listening Contact us for more information: |
For more information call:
1.800.272.3900
Support Groups
| We 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. |
 Support Group Listings |
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 fromaround the United States and thousands more who refer to the stories and information that is available 24-hours a day.
Publications
| The 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. |
For more information call:
1.800.272.3900
Newsletter
| A brief publication of the chapter containing information used to keep the community informed of news and meeting information. The segments are geared toward the Texas chain of Alzheimer's organizations or groups with common interests. |
 TX STAR Newsletter |
Educational Programs
| We offer many educational programs each year that address the specific interests of the general public, individuals with the disease and their families. |
 Education Programs |
Professional Training
| We 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 |
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.
Alzheimer's Association MedicAlert + 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.
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Local Resources and Referrals
| We maintain updated information on home care, adult day care, transportation, care coordination, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, eldercare lawyers, physicians, financial advisors and other professionals available in the community. |
Resource Centers
Amarillo, Texas 3440 Bell St. Suite 320, PMB 240
Amarillo, TX 79109Resources available: Library, videos, informational materials, information, consultations and referrals.
Bandera, Texas 515 Main St. P.O. Box 1568 Bandera Public Library.
Big Spring, Texas 501 Runnels RSVP - 1.800.272.3900
Boerne, Texas 745 W. San Antonio St. The Rainbow Center
El Paso, Texas 4687 N. Mesa, Suite 200
El Paso, TX 79912
Phone: 915-544-1799Resources available: Library, videos, informational materials, information, consultations and referrals.
Floresville, Texas One Library Lane Wilson County Library
Fredericksburg, Texas 1020 Kerrville Highway
The Wellness CenterHill County Memorial Hospital
Hondo, Texas 1011 19th St. Hondo Public Library
Kenedy, Texas 303 W. Main St. Kenedy Public Library
Kerrville, Texas 320 Sydney Baker Dietert Senior Center
Midland, Texas 4400 N. Big Spring, C-32 Library, videos, informational materials, information, consultations and referrals.
Nacogdoches, Texas 118 E. Hospital, #304 Alzheimer's Association Office
New Braunfels, Texas 655 Landa St. Comal County Citizens Center
Pearsall, Texas 200 E. Trinity Pearsall Public Library
Pleasanton, Texas 321 N. Main St. Pleasanton Public Library
San Antonio, Texas 7400 Louis Pasteur Dr., #200 Resources available: Library, videos, informational materials, information, consultations and referrals.
Seguin, Texas 510 E. Court St. The Silver Center
Lubbock Area Resource Libraries
TTUHSC Garrison Institute on Aging 6630 S. Quaker Ave, Ste. E
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 743-7821Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Garrison Education & Care Center 3710 4th Street
Lubbock, Texas 79415
(806) 763-4455Open 24 hours a day; must call in advance to visit after 8:00 p.m.
Central Plains Center 2700 Yonkers
Plainview, Texas 79072
(806) 293-2636Open Monday – Friday; 8:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Mae Simmons
Senior Citizens Association2004 Oak Avenue
Lubbock Texas 79404
(806) 767-2708Open Monday – Friday; 8:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Resource Lists OnlineClinical Trials Index
| San Antonio Research Trials You can make a difference! Clinical studies are the engine that powers medical progress. Scientists work constantly to find better ways to treat diseases. Improved treatments can never become a reality without testing human volunteers. No one ever chooses to become ill, but anyone can consider helping to advance knowledge about an illness affecting them or someone close to them. If you would like to consider participating in research, please call these facilities:
Trial related to the tolerability and effectiveness of different dosages of a current medication related to AD
How the right side of the brain controls heart rate, blood pressure, drawing, and problem solving. Recruiting healthy older adults with memory problems, depression, or Alzheimer's disease.
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