ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - FLORIDA GULF COAST CHAPTER - 24/7 HELPLINE

Description:

The Alzheimer!€˜s Association is here all day, every day for people facing Alzheimer!€˜s disease through our 24/7 Helpline and online. Through our free Helpline services, specialists and master!€™s-level clinicians offer confidential support and information to people living with Alzheimer!€™s or other dementia, caregivers, families and the public.

Contact the Helpline day or night to:
Get general information about legal, financial and care decisions, as well as treatment options for managing symptoms.
Learn about the symptoms of Alzheimer!€™s and other dementias.
Find out about local programs and services.
Speak confidentially with master!€™s-level care consultants for decision-making support, crisis assistance and education on issues families face every day.


Our professional staff has the knowledge to address a variety of topics:
Memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer!€™s disease.
Medication and treatment options that may help with cognitive and behavioral symptoms.
Safety issues and services, including MedicAlert® + Alzheimer!€™s Association Safe Return® .
Tips for providing quality care.
Recommendations for finding quality care providers.
Strategies to reduce caregiver stress.
Legal and financial documents for future care.
Aging and brain health.
Referrals to local community programs and services.


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General Information

Hours:

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Intake Process:

Call for assistance

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English, translation service available for other languages

Eligibility:

Any person seeking information and/or support for Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias .

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Miscellaneous

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

September 28, 2023

Wishlist:

Please contact our office at (239) 405-7008 to inquire about our current needs for supplies or other resources.

Volunteer Opportunities:

We are seeking volunteers for: various committees; support group facilitators; health fair representatives, and office assistance. Call for information.

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Year Incorporated:

1984

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