Alzheimer S Support For Family

Get information and resources to support those close to you.

Alzheimer s support for family.

Get information and resources for alzheimer s and other dementias from the alzheimer s association. As a caregiver you may feel a range of emotions from fear to concern to confusion. Finding a support group to share stories with seek advice from and simply have available to listen to. A diagnosis of alzheimer s or dementia affects everyone who loves and cares about the individual who receives the diagnosis.

Whether you provide daily caregiving participate in decision making or simply care about a person with the disease we have resources to help. Citrus hernando hillsborough lake marion pasco pinellas and sumter county. Our service area includes. We provide support services and educational programs to caregivers and families of those with alzheimer s disease and or dementia.

Caregivers for alzheimer s and dementia face special challenges. A world without alzheimer s and all other dementia now through sept. The free online community offers a support group which is not moderated for family members partners of people with dementia and caregivers of adults with chronic debilitating conditions such as alzheimer s disease stroke traumatic brain injury and more. Call our 24 hours seven days a week helpline at 800 272 3900.

Caring for a person with alzheimer s or dementia often involves a team of people. All funds received for our organization stay within the 8 local communities that we serve. Those caregivers provide an average of 20 hours of care per week often while still managing a full time job and caring for their family. The national alliance for caregiving indicates that more than 65 million americans care for a chronically disabled ill or senior family member or friend.

Part of living well with alzheimer s or another dementia is helping family and friends adjust.