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Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Resources

Programs and Services:

Connecticut State Department of Aging and Disability Services
Connecticut Statewide Respite Care Program

This program offers relief to stressed caregivers by providing information, support, the development of an appropriate plan of care, and services for the individual with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias. Clients may receive care through the delivery of services through agencies (traditional care option) or caregivers may hire someone of their choice to provide care (self-directed care option). The program may subsidize the cost of services not to exceed an amount up to $7,500 per year.

The Alzheimer’s Association Helpline: 800-272-3900

Data for Action What you Need to Know for Brain Health

24/7 Wandering Support for a Safe Return A nationwide emergency response service that facilitates the safe return of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia who wander or have a medical emergency. The Alzheimer’s Association, in collaboration with MedicAlert® Foundation, provides membership plans with 24/7 Wandering Support. Learn more.


Elder Abuse Resources:

Protective Services for the Elderly

Elder Justice Hotline: 1-860-808-5555

Elder Abuse Resources

Other Resources

National Institute on Aging Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet

Alzheimer’s Disease and Healthy Aging: Evidence-based, scientific information to educate, inform, and assist translating research into public health practice.

U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health Learn the facts about the forms of dementia, including signs and symptoms. Learn about participating in clinical research and how to find a clinical trial or study. Explore tips for caregivers and family members, including tips on everyday care. Find information to help people with dementia and their caregivers live better lives. Find resources for health care providers, community and public health workers, and researchers. Learn what the federal government is doing and what you can do to address Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

 

Alzheimer’s Disease International: ADI is the international federation of Alzheimer and dementia associations around the world; in official relations with the World Health Organization..


Subscriptions to CDC News & Updates: 
Healthy Aging for Older Adults Newsletter

UsAgainstAlzheimer’s (UsA2) launched Brain Health Academy with the American Society on Aging and partners. The Academy offers health and wellness professionals continuing education (CE) in six, free courses covering the science and interventions to address modifiable risk factors for dementia.

Dementia Friendly America (DFA): The resources listed on this website are designed to support work being undertaken within dementia friendly community initiatives by all sectors and individuals and come from a wide variety of sources.

10 of the Best Free Resources for Dementia Caregivers

Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Massachusetts (more a sample of another state’s website)