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, protect brain health 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
The Kansas Respite for Alzheimer's & Dementia Program (K-RAD) offers up to $1,000 per year for coverage of some services, per care recipient to unpaid caregivers caring for someone with a probable diagnosis or a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or another dementia.
The program will be overseen by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services, but managed and administered by the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA).
The $1,000 can be used on adult day care, overnight care, in-home care, and homemaker services. Applications can be obtained through your local AAA office. To determine if your local AAA is accepting applications, call 1-855-200-2372.
Learn more about Kansas respite grants.
Download a flyer here.
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