Resources for People with Memory Loss & Family Caregivers
Ongoing Services for People with Memory Loss
- Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County Virtual Activity: 903-509-8323
- Area Agency on Aging Case Management (pays for short-term services like in-home services and medical equipment and supplies): 800-252-9240
- Dementia Friendly Fort Worth Let's Get Together Virtual Activity Program: 817-332-6266
- Help in the Home: 855-937-2372
- James L. West Senior Day Program (Fort Worth): 817-877-1199
- Meals on Wheels: 855-937-2372
- Wellness Center of Collin County Memory Cafe (Plano): 972-953-7669
- Stepping Stones (Denton)
- Support Groups: 800-272-3900
- Two-Step Cafe (Denton): 940-458-9784
Classes for People with Memory Loss
- Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County 903-509-8323
- Alzheimer's Association 800-272-3900
Ongoing Services for Family Caregivers
- AGE of Central Texas Virtual General Caregiving Support Group: 512-451-0684
- AGE of Central Texas Virtual Dementia Caregiving Support Group: 512-763-2148
- AGE of Central Texas Virtual Adult Child Caring for Parent Support Group: 512-600-9275
- AGE of Central Texas Virtual Caregiver's Farewell Circle: 512-451-0684
- AGE of Central Texas Virtual Frontotemporal Degeneration Support Group: 425-686-5708
- AGE of Central Texas Virtual Lewy Body Dementia Support Group: 832-794-8810
- AGE of Central Texas Virtual Parkinson's Care Partner Support Group: 512-402-1800
- Aging and Disability Resource Center Lifespan Respite: 855-937-2372
- Alzheimer's Association Dementia Caregiver Support Groups: 800-272-3900
- Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Support Coordination: 800-252-9240
- Area Agency on Aging Resources for Enhancing All Caregiver Health (REACH): 682-433-0375
- Stepping Stones (Denton): 940-458-9784
- Teleconnections: 866-390-6491
- Two Step Cafe (Denton): 940-458-9784
- Wellness Center of Collin County Caregiver One-on-One and Group Counseling (Plano): 972-953-7669
- Wellness Center of Collin County Memory Cafe (Plano): 972-953-7669
Classes for Family Caregivers
- Alzheimer's Association Online Training
- Building Better Caregivers: 682-433-0375
- James L. West Compassionate Touch Workshop: 817-877-1199
- James L. West Dealing with Dementia Workshop: 817-877-1199
- James L. West Dementia Live Workshop: 817-877-1199
- James L. West Stress-Busting Program: 817-877-1199
General Information and Referral
- AARP Caregiver Resource Center: 877-333-5885
- Aging Information and Referral: 800-252-9240
- Caregiver Action Network
- Dementia Information and Referral: 800-272-3900
- Down Syndrome Dallas: 214-267-1374
- Family Caregiver Alliance: 800-445-8106
- Family Caregivers Online
- Intellectual and Developmental Disability Information: 855-937-2372
- Medicare and Medicaid Information: 800-252-9240
- National Down Syndrome Society: 800-221-4602
- Texas Aging and Disability Information and Referral: 855-937-2372
- Texas Information and Referral Network: 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905
- Texas Legal Services Center Hotline for Older Texans: 800-622-2520, ext. 3
Crisis Information
- Adult Protective Services: 800-252-5400
Dementia-Specific and Brain Health Resources
- About Alzheimer's Disease
- A Family's Guide to Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's Disease: Options for Care
- Brain Health Fact Sheet: Medicine, Age, and Your Brain
- Brain Injuries: Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Community Living
- Caregiver Tip Sheets
- Dementia Self-Management Guidebook
- Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease
- Forgetfulness and Aging: What is Normal
- Home Safety Checklist for People with Alzheimer's
- Living with Dementia: Financial Planning
- Living with Dementia: Planning for Your Care
- Living with Dementia: Planning for Your Health Care
- Medicaid Fact Sheet
- Pathways to Well-Being with Dementia
- Resources and Support for Family Caregivers
- Supporting Someone Living with Dementia in Making Decisions
- Talking about Brain Health & Aging: The Basics
- Understanding Residential Care Options for People with Dementia
- What is Alzheimer's Disease: Frequently Asked Questions
Information on Caring for People Living with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Dementia
- Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Caregivers
- Fact Sheets on Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Dementia
- Intellectual Disability and Dementia: A Caregiver's Resource Guide for Rhode Islanders
- National Task Group Early Detection Screen for Dementia
General Resource Guides
- Understanding Residential Care Options for People with Dementia
- Understanding Your Options for Services in the Community
- Understanding Your Options for Services in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility
These resources have been compiled by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, under a grant from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as part of grant number 90ADPI0070. The services are not necessarily endorsed by ACL/HHS or the U.S. Government.
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