Our resources for Alzheimer’s disease caregivers can help during the holidays
Handling the daily duties of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is hard work and may be more difficult during the holiday season. The Alzheimer’s Association is here for you with resources and support. Our Helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and ALZConnected, our online community, can help you cope.
The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline provides reliable information and support to all those who need assistance. Call us toll-free anytime day or night at 1.800.272.3900.
Our 24/7 Helpline serves people with memory loss, caregivers, health care professionals and the public.
Our highly trained and knowledgeable staff can help you with:
- Understanding memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Medications and other treatment options
- General information about aging and brain health
- Skills to provide quality care and to find the best care from professionals
- Legal, financial and living-arrangement decisions
Our 24/7 Helpline also features:
- Confidential care consultation provided by master’s level clinicians who can help with decision-making support, crisis assistance and education on issues families face every day
- Help in a caller’s preferred language using our translation service that features over 170 languages and dialects
- Referrals to local community programs, services and ongoing support
Call us 24/7: 1.800.272.3900
TDD: 1.866.403.3073
http://www.optimumseniorcare.com/services/alzheimerscare.php