Be a Part of the Fight to End Alzheimer's
Be a Part of the Fight to End Alzheimer's
The millions of people impacted by Alzheimer's disease need your help. Your generosity can help us provide care and support to those facing the challenges of Alzheimer's and advance global research. Please make a gift today.
Donate NowFamilies and care partners have many questions and concerns about Alzheimer's disease and often need assistance finding and utilizing community resources. The Alzheimer's Association offers individual and family care planning. 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. The fastest and easiest resource is our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900, but other resources are available, shown below.
State Respite Programs
These programs provide small grants, up to $1,000 to help with the cost of respite services, care products, home modifications or assistive technology for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. The caregiver who is seeking the assistance must live with the person who is living with Alzheimer's or another dementia and both must live in Kansas or Missouri respectively.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MISSOURI RESPITE GRANTS
More information about Kansas respite grants to come. Check back here soon.
Caregiver Support Groups
More than 40 Heart of America Chapter support groups provide a consistent and caring place for group members to discuss the challenges and joys of caregiving. Group members share their feelings and find emotional support as well as exchange information and educate themselves about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Support group members bring new ideas to the table, learn about local and Association resources, share new ways of coping, boost each other's energy, and help build confidence. If you are a caregiver for a person with dementia, join a support group; you will benefit and help others.
For more information, please check the schedule.
Support groups and Breakfast Clubs can be found at the Community Resource Finder page. Once there, click on ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, and then in the drop down menu, click SUPPORT GROUP
Companion Cards
Consider printing off some companion cards to offer when you are out in the public with your loved one who has Alzheimer's or other dementia to help ease communication.
Click here to learn more about the Companion Cards