Dementia Friendly
Dementia Friendly North Central/East Texas helps people of all ages with dementia or memory loss stay in their homes. We also support family members who care for loved ones with dementia or memory loss, as well as conduct training for professionals.
All of our services are free to those who qualify.
Dementia-specific services provided by NCTAAA staff include the following.
Help finding community resources
Advice on responding to challenging behaviors
Information to help people choose nursing and assisted living facilities and understand programs that can help pay for care
One-on-one education and support through Resources for Enhancing All Caregivers’ Health (REACH)
Help understanding Medicare and Medicaid services and eligibility
Temporary case management services through the Care Coordination and Caregiver Support Coordination programs
Brain health/dementia screening and referrals
Depression screening and counseling for people living with dementia and their family caregivers
Group education for older adults, family caregivers, and professionals on the following topics
- Brain health
- Signs and symptoms of dementia
- Getting an accurate diagnosis
- Managing dementia-related behaviors
- Dealing with caregiver stress
- Getting paid as a family caregiver
- The new GUIDE benefit for people with traditional Medicare
To request a presentation, complete the Request for Dementia Presentations on Resources and Education form.
For more information contact an NCTAAA Dementia Resource Specialist or call 800-272-3921. Tambien hablamos español.
The NCTAAA also provides funding to the following organizations to support those who care for family members or friends with dementia.
Alzheimer’s Association
Provides caregiver information and support
Call 800-272-3900
James L. West Center for Dementia Care
Conducts workshops on dealing with dementia and Stress-Busting for Family Caregivers
Contact Jaime Cobb Tinsley at 817-877-1199 or jcobb@jameslwest.org
Mascari Corporation
Conducts training programs on various aging and caregiving issues
To be added to the distribution list for training opportunities, email to marty@ntads.net
Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County
Provides education to family caregivers
Call 972-771-9514
Senior Source
Provides caregiver information and support
Contact Kimberly Knight at 214-823-5700 or kknight@theseniorsource.org
Wellness Center for Older Adults
Provides individual and group counseling to caregivers and hosts a Memory Café for people living with dementia and their family caregivers
Call 972-953-7669
Z-Quest
Maintains Family Caregivers Online and coordinates WellMed’s Teleconnections virtual education and support programs
More Information
Resources for People with Memory Loss & Family Caregivers
Learn MoreTraining to Understand Dementia & Provide Better Care
Learn MoreOne-on-One Education & Support for Caregivers
Learn MoreCaregiver Support & Respite Services
Learn MoreHelp Paying for Services
Learn MoreTraining for Professionals on Dementia & Community Resources
Learn MoreGrants to Increase Local Dementia Support
Learn MoreResources
Learn MoreDementia Friendly North Central/East Texas was created in 2021 by a grant from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1 million. Project partners included the Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County, Dementia Friendly Fort Worth, James L. West Presbyterian Center for Dementia Care, North Central Texas Council of Governments, Parkland Health System, and University of Texas at Austin. Dementia Friendly North Central/East Texas receives continuation funding from the Texas Department of State Health Services through its Grants to Improve Local Dementia Support and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
The contents of this webpage were prepared by the North Central Texas Council of Governments and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, ACL/HHS or the U.S. Government.