Caring for someone living with dementia can bring many questions and challenges. The Alzheimer's Association Direct Referral Program connects caregivers with a Dementia Specialist who can help! Once a referral is submitted, the caregiver will receive a call from a Dementia Specialist who can answer questions and provide personalized education, support, and resources to help navigate the many aspects of caring for someone living with dementia.

Benefits of the Direct Referral Program

Connect caregivers with a Dementia Specialist to: 

• Better understand a dementia diagnosis
• Explore available resources and services
• Develop strategies for caregiver challenges
• Identify topics related to future planning and decision-making

All of our Dementia Specialists have experience working with people living with dementia and their caregivers. They have all been trained by the Alzheimer's Association to provide a high level of support and education to the caregivers they work with. 

Program Highlights:

• Meetings are provided over the phone and by video conferencing.
• Bilingual Dementia Specialists are available to support Spanish- and Haitian Creole-speaking individuals, with access to a language line offering interpretation in more than 200 languages.
• Diagnosis of a specific type of dementia is not required to participate in the program.
• Insurance is not required, and participation is not limited by insurance type or coverage.

​Refer caregivers today

Open to all community and healthcare organizations supporting caregivers and people living with dementia!

Click here to make a referral.
Click here to schedule a referral training for your team.

If you have any questions about the program contact or want to talk more about scheduling a training, contact: bpatterson@alz.org.

Testimonials

“Thanks so much for the detailed care plan and the information. You do a tremendous job of discussing difficult topics and making everyone feel comfortable."
- Referred to Direct Referral Program, Caring for Mom

"Caregivers are relieved to know this program contacts them. They don't have to make the phone call, which is one less thing they have to do"
-NP Neurology Practice