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
- 2 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
- 2 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 Free Caregiver Training & Support: 817-877-1199
- Compassionate Touch Workshop
- Dealing with Dementia Workshop
- Dementia Live Workshop
- Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers
General Information and Referral
- AARP Caregiver Resource Center: 877-333-5885
- Aging Information and Referral: 800-252-9240
- Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Education and Referral Center: 800-438-4380
- Caregiver Action Network: 855-227-3640
- 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
- Getting a Break
- Getting Paid for Taking Care of a Family Member
- 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
- Reducing Stress During Holiday or Other Gatherings
- Resources and Support for Family Caregivers
- Responding to Someone Who Says I Want to Go Home
- Supporting Someone Living with Dementia in Making Decisions
- Talking about Brain Health & Aging: The Basics
- Typical Aging or Alzheimer's Disease?
- Understanding Residential Care Options for People with Dementia
- What is Alzheimer's Disease: Frequently Asked Questions
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
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Please note that, although the North Central Texas Council of Governments has made an effort to ensure that this resource information is current, all resources are subject to change. Please contact dgreen@nctcog.org if any information is outdated or incorrect.
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.