RESOURCES

CAREGIVER RESOURCES (scroll down for PLWD Resources)

COMMUNITIES:

Support organizations for family care partners/givers and people living with dementia.

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• Advocate for Mom & Dad offers caregiver consulting and resources as well as helpful articles.

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• African American Health Program Alzheimer's Awareness Tool Kit includes resources and information for people living with dementia and caregivers, with emphasis on African American Alzheimer's statistics and support. Download the AAHP Alzheimer's Awareness Took Kit here.

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• Alzheimer's Association Search page for virtual and in-person support groups in your area.

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• Caregiver Resource Center for in-person support in the Greater Dubuque, Iowa area, and virtual support from anywhere. 

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• HOPE Dementia Support providing a wealth of support programs for caregivers in Oregon and SW Washington.​

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• Innerhive created the caregiver's best friend: a free app to help quickly access your support network with updates, health information, care needs and gaps, wellness tools, and more.

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• Daughterhood Circles support groups are available throughout the USA and Canada. If there isn't one in your area you can launch your own!

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• Dementia Alliance International focuses on folks living with dementia providing online support groups that serve Australia, various countries in Europe and North America - your care partner could benefit greatly from the understanding and support of others walking their same path!

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• Dementia Care Warriors based in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, Dementia Care Warriors provides community, connection, and support. Offers Caregiver Respite Scholarships and the annual Revive Refresh Caregiver Symposium.

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• Dementia Map Global Resource Directory, comprehensive listing of dementia support groups and a myriad of additional resources by type, city, state, country

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• Eldercare Locator, a support database run by the United States Administration on Aging, providing a search feature for a wide range of resources available in your area including support.​

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• Frankie Mae Foundation passionately supports caregivers in the Charlotte, NC area through weekly and monthly meet-ups, support groups, transportation and a wealth of respite services.

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• FTD Disorders Registry information and resources for those living with FTD and those caring for them in addition to an online database collecting info from those affected by FTD.  

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• Happy Healthy Caregiver provides education, support, resources, and community to help family caregivers infuse self-care while juggling life’s demands.  

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• Hilarity for Charity offers ongoing online support specific to various caregiver groupings such as Adult Children Caregivers for parents, Spanish-speaking caregivers, and BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ caregivers.

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• Idaho Commission on Aging, provides support group listings and many more caregiver resources.

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• Leeza's Care Connection offers monthly online support groups like The Sister Circle for black women to support, share, reflect and express themselves in their caregiver journey, and the Courageous Heroes Support Group specifically for spouses that are caring for their husband or wife living with dementia.

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• Lorenzo's House, bringing light to families living with young-onset dementias nationally and globally, with virtual and in-person support for people living with young-onset, and the spouses and children that support them.

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• Memory Cafe Directory offers both in-person and virtual get-togethers for care partners and their loved one to participate in, throughout Armenia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, and the USA.

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• Remember Me Podcast + Community provides resources, connections, and understanding for families, caregivers, and people affected by frontotemporal dementia. f

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• SilverSource, Inc. offers a slew of caregiver support and safety net services in the Stamford, CT area for seniors and other community members facing difficult times.