Recursos confiables para la salud cerebral, el cuidado y el apoyo

The University also has grants that provide community programs surrounding the care of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. There are online programs for caregivers as well as in-person workshops and information that comes directly from people with Alzheimer's disease to help improve their care.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences offers several university-based clinics that provides memory evaluation, caregiver education, and family resources. While these are predominantly in Little Rock, the university notes people across the state can call in for help finding local resources.

This state-wide program provides support groups, respite services, grants, and information and assistance through regional agencies to alleviate stress and caregiving burdens.

The Alzheimer’s Association has 5 California Chapters that provide support groups, education, and care navigation through multiple regions across California. If you live on the border with Nevada, your closest chapters may be in areas like Reno. Searching based on your Zip code will show state chapters and others closest to you.

The California Department of Aging oversees statewide Caregiver Resource Centers, dementia grants, and links to ADRCs while connecting families to respite, training, and benefits navigation. The CDA has a hotline for adult and aging information, and a search feature that connects individuals with services in their county.

This national tool helps families find local Area Agencies on Aging and ADRCs and locate Medicaid/Medi-Cal long-term care home-based services options. California has among the largest set of assistance programs and organizations, so it may be most helpful to use the search bar and input your address to find the closest options in areas like aging assistance, legal support, health insurance counseling, and more.

Alzheimer’s San Diego provides personalized dementia support for residents and caregivers in San Diego County including by phone, Zoom, or email and by offering Spanish-language services.

This nonprofit provides class-based education, counseling, tools for caregivers, and serves as the hub for the 11 statewide Caregiver Resource Center (CRC) network. This page includes contact information for the CRCs as well as brochures and information to explain what they do, how they help, and how to find the right one for you.

The UCI ADRC ORE Core works to increase knowledge, awareness, and research participation in California communities through culturally tailored educational outreach and events. This is largely an information service and provides recaps of research for topics such as the genetic risks related to Alzheimer's disease.

Native American Health Center (NAHC) provides comprehensive services to improve the health and well-being of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and residents of the surrounding communities, with respect for cultural and linguistic differences. Supports include offers physical health, case management, behavioral health, and elder services supporting cognitive health.

This outreach program serves the Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles by offering culturally and linguistically competent dementia care, combating stigma, and facilitating caregiver support. The organization encourages people in this community to reach out for culturally relevant support even if they live outside the Los Angeles area.

Alzheimer’s Los Angeles offers this program that works with local historically Black communities to deliver dementia care education, support groups, respite services, and events via churches, community organizations, and Black institutions. It encourages Black residents of California to contact it for help finding information, support, and programs like respite care, even if residents live outside of LA.

This outreach provides bilingual care counselors, culturally adapted materials, and support for Latino families regardless of immigration status in Los Angeles. Alzheimer's Los Angeles' Latino outreach is a continuation of a previous El Portal: Latino Alzheimer’s Project. People are encouraged to email or call the organization's 844.HELP.ALZ line to get support.

This Alzheimer's Association chapter offers support groups and educational forums specifically tailored for the African American community in Northern California & Northern Nevada. You can find support, local events, and a helpline for the organization's resources. This specific chapter also has a volunteer Black Alzheimer's Association Advisory Council that guides its activities and community supports.

This non-profit educates, empowers, and engages Latino caregivers of Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders family members by providing skill-building, training, and compassionate support. It provides caregiving training opportunities, educational materials, help for ensuring cultural awareness among providers, classes for caregivers and those in their care, and advocacy support or action opportunities.

The California Black Women’s Health Project provides Alzheimer’s awareness, support, and empowerment targeted toward Black women. They run Sister Circles, outreach, education, and policy advocacy for aging justice and equity. You'll find healthy education content, videos, local events and supports, and culturally competent resources designed to help those with Alzheimer's, their caregivers, and their community.

UCLA Health offers caregiver support and education in English and Spanish in the Los Angeles area, including support groups, training, and resources for memory loss across diverse communities. It's content includes videos, training, research, an inpatient guidebook, and a list of resources and groups for those in LA and the surrounding area.

Alzheimer’s Los Angeles provides free support, education, and resources for families and caregivers, including care counseling, support groups, training, and community programs tailored to the diverse populations of Los Angeles County. It has extensive programs and connections both with local and national groups and support systems.

ONEgeneration is a non-profit social service organization in the San Fernando Valley providing an array of safety net services to older adults. Its programs include a daytime care program for adults living with Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, post-stroke disabilities, and other long term illnesses. There are other senior resources available for both older adults and their caregivers.

The Colorado Department of Human Services coordinates Area Agencies on Aging and ADRCs, supporting dementia-capable initiatives and caregiver supports statewide. It brings together resources for a variety of purposes, such as nutrition, legal assistance, and senior support.

The Colorado chapter of the Alzheimer's Association provides support groups, education, care consultations, and early-stage engagement programs.

This tool connects Coloradans to local Area Agencies on Aging or ADRCs, to respite services, and to home and community-based services under Health First Colorado and other state programs.

The University of Colorado Alzheimer's and Cognition Center (CUACC) offers clinical care, research, and family/caregiver education and serves as a referral pipeline for community supports. It regularly hosts digital and in-person events supporting Alzheimer's and other cognitive concerns.

This campaign and state plan lay out strategic public health actions with emphasis on equity, early detection, and support for disproportionately impacted populations. You'll find information about what the state is doing to serve distinct populations or communities, ways to get involved, and how to contact state program managers and coordinators.

211Colorado provides a broad collection of services and support for individuals, families, and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Colorado residents can dial 211 or use its live chat tool for help looking for specific resources.