Resource Directory
Resources to Help You Along The Way
Alzheimers Association 24/7 Helpline
The Alzheimer's Association® 24/7 Helpline 1+ (800) 272-3900 is available around the clock, 365 days a year. Through this free service, specialists and master’s-level clinicians offer confidential support and information to people living with the disease, caregivers, families and the public.
An Easy to Use Online Tool- Click on the Type of Resource then enter your zip code. This is a nationwide search tool. While this can bring up for example Assisted Living Facilities, it is always best to contact the facilities directly to find out more specific information such as do they specialize in memory care.
This is a Florida search tool. You may search on Assisted Living Facilities to find those within a given distance. From there it is best to contact the facility directly to find out more specific information such as do they specialize in memory care.
About this Directory
This directory was born out of a hard copy file that Herb had created with 50 + folders and 200 + articles. Herb knows the subjects that caregivers would be looking for on the Alzheimers dementia journey. I recognized that using this concept for the website would be very efficient. It is like an old school library subject index file but using hyperlinks and the web. Overall it can be faster than a search tool because those often do not return what the person really needs until they try many times.
Agencies/Resources
Alzheimer's Disease
Baker Act
Bathing,Dressing, and Grooming
Behavioral Challenges
Caregivers- 12 Steps for Caregivers
Caregivers Tool Kit - A wealth of information to help Caregivers
Caregiver Burden (Stress and Burnout)
Clinical Trials
Coping with Caregiving
Community Resource Finder -Easy to Use Search Tool
Counseling for Caregivers
Coronavirus (COVID 19)
Dementia
Dementia Road Map
Dental Care
Dietary - Food Serving
Dietary - Nutrition
Disaster Preparedness
Pathways Brevard County Emergency Management
https://www.brevardfl.gov/EmergencyManagement/BePrepared/KnowYourRisk
Click Here to Download a Copy of the Hurricane Guide for Seniors
Click Here to Download a Copy of the Disaster Supply Checklist
Click Here to Download a Copy of the FEMA Personal Preparation for a Hurricane
Sumter County Emergency Preparedness
https://sumtercountyfl.gov/773/Prepare-BEFORE-A-Disaster
This site has information on how to get on the Alert Sumter Notification System & a link to sign up for the Special Needs Shelter.
Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900
Alzheimer’s Association Website: https://www.alz.org/
Alzheimer's Association Caregivers in disaster webpage
https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/in-a-disaster
Memory Client Suggested Shelter Packing List (from FL Dept. of Health)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zaDHybcDwywfPCYZ3bw7Hw6bQ21h07Z4/view?usp=sharing
State of Florida Special Needs Shelter Sign-up
https://snr.flhealthresponse.com/
Link for Florida-wide Webinar on this topic:
https://alzprogramsanytime.org/register/ready-before-the-storm
Early On Set - Dementia
End Of Life Decisions
Emotions and Feelings
Essential Documents
Guest Speaker
Pat DeAngelis - Nutrition - Video
Jen Paranhos Health First Preparing for the Holidays Video
Hearing Loss and Memory Loss - Video
Tracey Lind.pdf
Frontotemporal Tracey Lind Video
William Johnson, P.A. Elder Law Attorney
Your Guide to Senior Living - Lisa Honka Video
Molly Schroeder, CSW D.I.C.E. Approach - Management of Behaviors- Video
Molly Schroeder, CSW
Help Cards
Holiday Preparations
Home Health Care - Agency Checklist
Hospice Care
Hospitalization
Incontinence
Legal and Financial Planning
Long Term Care
Medicare
How Can You Plan for the Future?
Medication and Alzheimer's
Memory Care
Memory Loss Home Testing
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Music Therapy
You may contact Alexa Marsellos the music therapist in the video directly
1+(786) 338-8521
Alive Inside Award Winning Documentary on Using Music Therapy