This information is also available as a downloadable resource (PDF).
Note: External links to other sites are
intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas
Department of State Health Services. These sites may also not be accessible to
persons with disabilities.
The resources below provide resources, information and
support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and their caregivers,
families and friends. They include community-based organizations, national
organizations and government agencies. Contact them for information about
getting a diagnosis, treatment, disease management, risk factors, family caregiver
information and support, as well as local, state and national resources.
Learn
About Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias, Local and State Resources, and Caregiver
Support in Texas
1.800.272.3900
- 24/7 Helpline
TDD: 1.866.403.3073
The Alzheimer’s Association provides information and
support for family caregivers, health care providers, researchers, and the
public. Some of the programs they offer include a 24/7 Helpline; comprehensive
information on risk factors; diagnosis and treatment options; day-to-day care;
legal and financial planning; safety services and MedicAlert®+
Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return®; current research; Association news
releases; and referrals to local support groups.
Link to local
chapters for available programs and services.
Houston & Southwest Texas
San Antonio and South Texas
Capital of Texas
(Austin)
Greater Dallas
(Dallas)
North Central Texas
(Ft. Worth)
West Texas (El Paso)
512-241-0420
or 1-800-367-2132 – 24/7 Helpline
Alzheimer’s
Texas provides information, referrals, and a variety of support programs
for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their family
members, caregivers and professionals.
Some of the programs they offer include 24/7 Helpline; consultations;
education; training; early stage support; caregiver support; and community
respite development. Contact them for a complete list of programs.
903-509-8323
The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County provides programs
and services to individuals in Smith County with any type of dementia, their
families and the professionals who care for them. Some of the programs they
offer include caregiver support groups; a tracking program for wanderers;
personal consultation with a social worker; day respite program; education;
free memory screenings; and a resource library of books and DVDs. Contact them
for a complete list of programs.
Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC)
HHSC supports families and
caregivers by increasing access to available support services in their
communities.
1-855-937-2372
ADRCs can help you learn what services you may qualify for
with Medicare and Medicaid and provide information on care facilities and
respite care.
1-800-252-9240
The 28 area
agencies on aging (AAA) provide services to help people age 60 and older, their
family members and caregivers receive the information and assistance they need
in locating and accessing community services. Services include:
- Information, referral and
assistance
- Benefits counseling and legal
assistance
- Care coordination
- Caregiver support services
- In-home support services
- Legal awareness
- Nutrition services
- Ombudsman Program
National Resources to Learn About Alzheimer’s
Disease and Other Dementias
This national report is updated each year and provides
Alzheimer’s disease statistics and information by state on prevalence,
incidence, mortality and morbidity, costs of care, and caregiving.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
NIA provides information and resources on Alzheimer's and other dementias through Alzheimers.gov and Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center.
Alzheimers.gov
Provides information on Alzheimer's and other dementias, resources for people living with dementia and their family caregivers, and clinical trials.
1-800-438-4380
TTY: 800-438-4380
Email the ADEAR mailbox
Provides current and comprehensive information on
Alzheimer's disease and other dementias from the National Institute on Aging.
Information Specialists are available to assist with questions about
Alzheimer’s disease other dementias; information for caregiving; free
publications about symptoms, diagnosis, related disorders, risk factors,
treatment, caregiving tips, home safety tips, and research; referrals to local
supportive services and research centers that specialize in research and
diagnosis; Spanish language resources; clinical trials information; and
training materials, guidelines, and news updates.
Alzheimer's
Foundation of America
1.866.232.8484
Provides education and support to people living with Alzheimer’s disease
and their families and caregivers, and funds research toward improved
treatments and a cure.
Information
on Diagnosis and Treatment
Talk with your primary care physician about getting a
diagnosis. Your physician may refer you to other specialists such as a
neurologist or diagnostic center if there is one in your area.
Alzheimer's
Association
1.800.272.3900
- 24/7 Helpline
TDD: 1.866.403.3073
Diagnosis
For information on diagnosing
Alzheimer’s disease, visit the Alzheimer’s Association: Diagnosis Information
(En Español:
Diagnostico)
Treatment
For information on the treatment of
Alzheimer’s disease, visit the Alzheimer’s Association: Treatment Information
(En Español: Tratamientos)
Information
on Medicaid, Medicare, and Caregiver Support Programs
Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC)
Contact these HHSC resources for information on Medicaid, Medicare, and
Caregiver Support Programs
1-855-937-2372
ADRCs can help you learn what services you may qualify for
with Medicare and Medicaid and provide information on care facilities and
respite care.
1-800-252-9240
The 28 area
agencies on aging (AAA) provide services to help people age 60 and older, their
family members and caregivers receive the information and assistance they need
in locating and accessing community services. Contact them for information
regarding benefits counseling and legal assistance.
Medicaid
1-800-252-8263
Toll-free number for general information.
1-800-633-4227
Toll-free number for general information.
Official U.S. government site for Medicare information on eligibility, enrollment,
and premiums.
- Search tools for state-specific information on
health plan choices; nursing home comparisons; prescription drug programs;
participating physicians; and plan coverage.
A hotline service for people looking to get
help and find the services they need.
Additional
Information about Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
(Texas
Health and Human Services)
Resources
for Veterans
U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Geriatrics and Extended Care
1-800-273-8255
Provides
information on services provided for older veterans and veterans with dementia.
1-855-260-3274
Provides education and support for caregivers
caring for veterans.
Long-Term
Care Facilities in Texas
Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC)
These
resources provide information on finding care facilities in Texas.
Learn about what long-term care is and ways to
determine what you need.
Finding long-term care for yourself or a
family member is an important task. While nothing can replace visiting a
facility or meeting with a provider in person, the Long-Term Care (LTC) Provider
Service can help you learn more about these providers and facilities.
Long-term care Nursing Facility
Directory
Provides a list of nursing facilities in
Texas. For Alzheimer’s certified facilities, look for the words ‘Cert
AlzhCapacity.’
1-800-252-9240
To
learn more about care facilities in your area, contact the long-term care
ombudsman for your county through the AAA. The 28 area agencies on aging
(AAA) provide services to help people age 60 and older, their family members
and caregivers receive the information and assistance they need in locating and
accessing community services.
Caregiver
Wellbeing and Support
1-800-252-9240
Provides
information for caregivers about available services, assistance in
gaining access to services, referrals to programs regarding caregiving and
respite care information.
Listed below are national resources that offer
education, referrals and support to caregivers.
1-866-390-6491 (Toll Free)
1-877-333-5885
(1-888-971-2013 in Spanish)
855-227-3640
1-800-445-8106
Respite
Care – When Caregivers Need a Break
Respite care is a rest or a break
from providing care for others that gives caregivers a temporary break in their
responsibilities to care for themselves.
Visit the Take Time Texas websites to learn more about respite care in
your area.
Reporting
Abuse of Older Adults and Consumer Protection
Texas Department of Family and
Protective Services
1-800-252-5400
APS investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of
adults who are elderly or have disabilities. Any adult who has a disability or
who is age 65 or older over that is in a state of abuse, neglect, or
exploitation may be eligible to receive adult protective services.
Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division
Phone: 1-800-621-0508
Register complaints against businesses; report senior fraud. The Senior Texans
page includes information on consumer protection; rights of the elderly;
choosing a nursing home; advance planning, health and safety; and Senior
Alerts.
Office of the Long-Term Care
Ombudsman
Phone: 1-800-252-2412
Investigates
and helps resolve nursing home complaints. Helps with choosing a nursing home.
Advance
Directives
The Legal Hotline for Texans offers free legal advice, self-help
publications, and referrals to Texans over the age of 60 and Texans who receive
Medicare. To receive services, you must be over the age of 60 or a Medicare
recipient.
Provides information about directives and free forms.
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
Provides information for people with developmental disabilities.
Personal
Safety
512-424-2208
Read about the program requirements
at this website:
This program sends out public
alerts for missing older adults with a documented mental condition. A
physician's letterhead, indicating the impaired mental condition, date of
diagnosis, patient's name, with physician's signature is recommended to satisfy
the documentation requirement.
1.800.272.3900
TDD: 1.866.403.3073
A 24-hour nationwide emergency
response service for individuals with Alzheimer’s that wander or who have a
medical emergency.
903-509-8323
Provides a tracking system to help locate
people with dementia who wander.
Insurance
1-800-252-3439
Provides
information on many insurance topics as well as assistance and education to
consumers.
Texas Health
Options
A State of Texas resource for understanding how to find and use health
insurance.
Created by the Texas Legislature to
give Texans the information and tools needed to plan for long-term care. This
resource provides information on understanding long-term care, costs to
consider and making a plan.
Healthy
Aging
Hospice
Provides information on hospice and palliative care, suggestions for
choosing a provider, and a provider search tool.