Resources
Included below is information and free resources to help guide and support you or your loved one who is living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. As you navigate the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia, or facing your own memory challenges, our mission is to provide you with the support, information, and tools you need. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call our Care Navigation team at 919.828.0890 for free guidance.
Resources for Individuals Living with Dementia and Their Loved Ones
Dementia Alliance of North Carolina is the state’s go-to resource for local support, information, and education about Dementia-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s. The majority of their programs and services are available at no cost to individuals in North Carolina.
Support programs include care consultations, caregiver assistance grants, support groups, education, and a vast network of other community resources.
Phone: 919-832-3732 Website: dementianc.org
Alzheimer’s Association offers training and caregiver support. The 24/7 hotline especially helpful with de-escalation of agitated dementia patients and support for caregivers.
24/7 Hotline: 800-272-3900 website: alz.org/nc
Duke Dementia Family Support Program provides education, support, and engagement opportunities to individuals living with dementia and their families. Services are free of charge and no affiliation with Duke Health is required.
Phone: 919-660-7510 website: dukefamilysupport.org
The Center for Volunteer Caregiving programs include respite volunteers, transportation, and education.
Phone: 919-460-0567 website: volunteercaregiving.org
Resources for Seniors provides general resources and services for senior adults.
Phone: 919-872-7933 website: resourcesforseniors.com
The Durham Center for Senior Life can assist with respite services for caregivers of older adults living with Dementia/Alzheimer’s.
Phone: 919-688-8247 website: dcslnc.org
The Community and Senior Services of Johnston County provides respite, support groups, and resources for caregivers.
Phone: 919-934-6066 website: cssjohnston.org
Resources for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related Dementias.
Phone: 800-438-4380 website: alzheimers.gov
Alzheimer’s disease publications available for ordering.
website: order.nia.nih.gov
A variety of educational offerings for every caregiver, regardless of where they are in their caregiving journey.
phone: 800-733-1476 website: lifecarememorypartners.org
Resources on a variety of topics; understanding dementia, dealing with difficult behavior changes caused by dementia, assisting a person with dementia with daily activities such as bathing, dental care, incontinence, and nutrition; what to do about driving, working with caregiver frustration, and much more!
phone: 800.445.8106 website: caregiver.org/