The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's.
Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia can be incredibly challenging, leading to significant stress for family caregivers.
The Alzheimer's Association can help with comprehensive support throughout the care journey. Visit our 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) for information, advice, crisis assistance, emotional support, and referrals. Participate in our support groups and educational programs. Download our new My ALZ Journey App on your mobile device for personalized support, guidance, and local resources. Also new is our Dementia Care Navigation Service, which may include a dedicated care navigator who will help coordinate care and develop a care plan, and clinical support for medication management and counseling. Call our 24/7 Helpline (800.272-3900) to speak with an engagement specialist to learn more about our services, check eligibility, and schedule a care consultation.
The Alzheimer’s Association provides no-cost programs and services (in English and Spanish) to the 9,408 Monterey County residents living with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, their families, and caregivers. The number of people with this terrible disease is expected to jump to 16,202 by 2040, a 71% increase. Since most of these people are cared for by one to three individuals, the number of people affected by Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias rises to tens of thousands.
Research shows that timely, supportive interventions, such as learning about Alzheimer’s disease, receiving support, and participating in educational programs, can help alleviate caregiver burden, improve quality of life, delay institutional placement, and lower healthcare costs. Providing caregivers with skills and resources that can help a person living with dementia stay at home can reduce the likelihood that the costs of dementia will drain a family’s resources or cause a family to become impoverished.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Caregiver Support Group is a safe place for all of us to share ideas, experiences, and most of all, just listen. Our support group leader is a wise and generous person who keeps protocols, timing, kindness, and appropriate sharing at the forefront of all meetings. I have been attending for about 5 years, and it has helped me cope and learn every time I go.
- Dee She does not want to have her last name listed, Pacific Grove
