Welcome!

We help people of all ages with dementia or memory loss stay in their homes.  We also support family members who care for loved ones with dementia or memory loss, as well as conduct training for professionals.  

All of our services are free to those who qualify. 

What We Do

Our services include the following.

• Help navigating federal, state, and local services
• Training to understand dementia and provide better care
• One-on-one education and support for caregivers
• Respite care for caregivers
• Help paying for services in the home
• Training for professionals on dementia and community resources

Where Our Services are Available and Training Opportunities

We serve people with memory loss who live in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell and Wise counties.  We serve family caregivers and professionals throughout the state of Texas.  

We provide live dementia training throughout the 14-county area, and virtual dementia training is available to older adults, caregivers, and professionals, regardless of location. To request a training program, go to:  https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/fe8f6353b8954d26a5aa57bac98d4958.

How to Get More Information

Call 800-272-3921.  Tambien hablamos español.  

How We're Supported

Dementia Friendly North Central/East Texas is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1 million.  Project partners include the Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County, Dementia Friendly Fort Worth, James L. West Presbyterian Center for Dementia Care, North Central Texas Council of Governments, Parkland Health System, and University of Texas at Austin.  

The contents of this web page were prepared by the North Central Texas Council of Governments and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, ACL/HHS or the U.S. Government.