Online Resources
| Aging Life Care | Resource for locating care managers - "Find and Expect." This is nationwide and their members are certified to be care managers | www.aginglifecare.org |
| Alzheimer's Association | The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to "To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health." The information provides information on research, risk reduction, early detection, quality care, and support as well as provides information on national and local resources. | alz.org |
| Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) | Resource for information about dementia around the world. | https://www.alz.co.uk/ |
| Center's for Disease Control (CDC) and Dementia | CDC shares information on Alzheimer's Disease, related dementias, and healthy aging. | https://www.cdc.gov/aging/aginginfo/alzheimers.htm |
| National Institute on Aging and Dementia | The National Institutes on Health - National Institute on Aging shares information on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. | https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet |
| Alzheimer's Association Support Groups | Find a support group near you! | https://www.alz.org/events/event_search?etid=2&cid=0 |
| ALZconnected | ALZconnected is an online support group and message board community through the Alzheimer's Association for individuals living with dementia and/or their caregivers. | https://www.alzconnected.org/?_ga=2.26269117.1253298875.1601997275-2075010586.1599241450 |
| Alzheimer's Impact Movement | The Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) "advances and develops policies to overcome Alzheimer's disease through increased investment in research, enhanced care and improved support." | https://alzimpact.org/ |
| Alzheimer's Tennessee | The mission of Alzheimer's Tennessee is "to serve those facing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, to promote brain health through education, and to champion global research, prevention and treatment efforts." The website includes information on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, upcoming events in Tennessee, ways to volunteer, caregiver resources, etc. | https://www.alztennessee.org/ |
| Alzheimer's Tennessee - Caregiver Academy | These short videos offer "expert information on the medical basics of Alzheimer's disease as well as practical caregiving tips." | https://www.alztennessee.org/help/caregiver-support/caregiver-academy-videos |
| Alzheimer's Tennessee - Live Well Academy | Video series showing how to live your best life with an Alzheimer's or related dementia diagnosis. | https://www.alztennessee.org/help/living-with-alzheimers/live-well-academy |
| Aunt Bertha Resource Center | Social Care network site to find additional resources | https://www.auntbertha.com/ |
| Community Resource Finder | Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association and AARP, use this tool to find resources, community programs and services near you. | https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/ |
| Joy For All | Joy for All is a company that provides companion pets for robotic animal assisted therapy (AAT) | https://joyforall.com/ |
| Medicare | Information on the federal health insurance program. | https://www.medicare.gov/ |
| Pat Summitt Foundation | "The Pat Summitt Foundation is fighting Alzheimer's disease with a comprehensive approach, awarding grants to organizations that provide: Education and awareness of Alzheimer's, its onset and treatment, Support services to patients, their families and caregivers." | http://www.patsummitt.org/ |
| Purple Cities Alliance | The Purple Cities Alliance provides "dementia education and training resources that enable community members and organizations to become more dementia friendly." | http://www.purplecities.org/ |
| Senior Helpers | "Senior Helpers® is the nation's premier provider of in-home senior care, with locations all across the country. Our services range from specialized care for those with chronic diseases to companion services for seniors looking for assistance with daily activities." | https://www.seniorhelpers.com/ |
| Tenncare | Apply for Tennessee's state Medicaid program. | https://tenncareconnect.tn.gov/services/homepage |
| Tennessee Department of Health - Health Care Decision Making | Find information on Tennessee's Health Care Decision making including advance directive forms, POST forms, and FAQ sheets. | https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board/hcf-board/advance-directives.html |
| Tennessee Respite Coalition | The Tennessee Respite Coalition (TRC) is a non-profit organization that "offers financial assistance to families to secure respite. Provides a quarterly newsletter and a caregiver hotline for information and referral." | https://tnrespite.org/ |
| We Are Hilarity for Charity | Non-profit organization that provides respite dollars to caregivers of loved ones with dementia. | https://wearehfc.org/about/ |
| Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer's Center | Learn about opportunities to be involved in research and see patient resources. | https://www.vumc.org/vmac/home |
Questions?
If you have questions about services in your area, please reach out to your local Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) at 1-866-836-6678 or submit a request for information online through our Information Request Tool.