Alzheimer's
of Central Alabama (ACA) 300 Office Park Drive, Suite 225, Birmingham,
AL 35233
205-871-7970 www.alzca.org
A nonprofit organization and resource center serving Alzheimer's patients, caregivers and professionals
in Alabama. Offers support through education, caregiver services, and research and conducts activities throughout the year
to help raise awareness about dementia. The Alzheimer Family Program 205-934-2178www.aging.uab.edu
1530 3rd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35294-2041
Provides caregiver education and support through a number
of channels: - Lifeline phone consultation services
- Free resource directory of dementia related services and facilities
- Listings
of caregiver support groups
- Community outreach
- Caregiver access to the latest research studies, tests and findings
AlaSafe A secure web site where caregivers and family members of individuals
with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia can provide information to authorized Alabama law enforcement officials to
assist in identifying their loved ones in the event they wander away or become lost.
Sign up online for this free service
provided by the Alabama Attorney General's Office. Alabama Department of Senior Services Support for Family Caregivers (CARES)
The state's version of the National Family Caregiver Support Program. Designed to help
family caregivers take care of their aging loved ones and themselves by providing training,
assistance, and other
resources. For more information and to contact
your local agency on aging,
Call toll free 1-800-AGELINE Dementia
Education and Training Program (DETA)
205-759-0139 or
1-800-457-5679www.alzbrain.org
200 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Comprehensive
web site to address the many complex questions surrounding Alzheimer's disease. Information packets available for family
caregivers, healthcare professionals, and educators; dementia FAQs for consumers and physicians, and more. UAB Alzheimer's
Disease Center Sparks Center 1720 7th Avenue South, Suite 640 Birmingham, AL 35294-0017 Provides
comprehensive treatment for Alzheimer's patients and promotes research for the prevention and cure of Alzheimer's
and related diseases. Site contains info about the Disease Center's programs and services plus quick links to other helpful
resources. National Resources
Alzheimer's
Association 24-Hour Helpline 1-800-272-3900 www.alz.org
The nation's largest national health organization supporting Alzheimer's research and care. Resources,
programs, and services, including a toll free 24/7 Helpline providing reliable information, referrals and support in multiple
languages. Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center (ADEAR) 1-800-438-4380www.alzheimers.org
A service of the National Institute on Aging. Current and comprehensive information and resources, including
free publications relating to AD, referral services, clinical trials info, suggestions for further research and reading, and
more. ALZwell www.alzwell.com
Helping dementia caregivers find understanding, wisdom and support by fostering a sense
of community.
The Neighborhood Network section of the site provides links to local
community services. Alzheimer's
Research Forum www.alzforum.org
A web site rich in information regarding Alzheimer's research advances, treatments, and drug news. Offers
signup for a free e-newsletter. Alzheimer's Products & Publications
Activities
Directors' Quarterly for Alzheimer's & Other Dementia Patients A subscription-based journal written specifically with the myriad issues
faced by activities directors in mind. Proven activities, lesson plans, therapy plans, and more. Alzheimer's
& Dementia Management Products Innovative Caregiving Resources' "Video Respite" 1-800-249-5600www.videorespite.com
A collection of videos developed from research, designed to capture and maintain the attention of those with
Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia through the use of music, movement, and recollection of fond memories.
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