Resources for People with Memory Loss & Family Caregivers
Ongoing Services for People with Memory Loss
- Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County Virtual Activity
- Case Management (pays for short-term services like in-home services and medical equipment and supplies): 800-252-9240
- Help in the Home: 855-937-2372
- Home-Delivered Meals: 855-937-2372
- Memory Cafe (Plano): 972-953-7669
- Stepping Stones (Denton)
- Support Groups: 800-272-3900
- Two-Step Cafe (Denton): 940-458-9784
- Virtual Activity Program: 817-332-6266
Classes for People with Memory Loss
Ongoing Services for Family Caregivers
- Caregiver One-on-One and Group Counseling (Plano): 972-953-7669
- Caregiver Support Coordination: 800-252-9240
- Dementia Caregiver Support Groups: 800-272-3900
- Memory Cafe (Plano): 972-953-7669
- Respite: 855-937-2372
- Stepping Stones (Denton): 940-458-9784
- Teleconnections
- Two Step Cafe (Denton) : 940-458-9784
Classes for Family Caregivers
- Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County
- Alzheimer's Association Online Training
- Compassionate Touch Workshop: 817-877-1199
- Dealing with Dementia Workshop: 817-877-1199
- Dementia Live Workshop: 817-877-1199
- James L. West Training
- Stress-Busting Program: 817-877-1199
General Information and Referral
- Aging and Disability Information and Referral: 855-937-2372
- Aging Information and Referral: 800-252-9240
- Dementia Information and Referral: 800-272-3900
- Down Syndrome Dallas: 214-267-1374
- Family Caregivers Online
- Intellectual and Developmental Disability Information: 855-937-2372
- Medicare and Medicaid Information: 800-252-9240
- National Down Syndrome Society: 800-221-4602
- Texas Information and Referral Network: 2-1-1
Crisis Information
- Adult Protective Services: 800-252-2412
Dementia-Specific Resources
- Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Caregivers
- A Family's Guide to Alzheimer's
- Home Safety Checklist for People with Alzheimer's
- Living with Dementia: Financial Planning
- Living with Dementia: Planning for Your Care
- Living with Dementia: Planning for Your Health Care
- National Task Group Early Detection Screen for Dementia (designed for people with intellectual disabilities)
- Supporting Someone Living with Dementia in Making Decisions
- Understanding Residential Care Options for People with Dementia
General Resource Guides
- Understanding Your Options for Services in the Community
- Understanding Your Options for Services in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility
These resources have been compiled by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, under a grant from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as part of grant number 90ADPI0070. The services are not necessarily endorsed by ACL/HHS or the U.S. Government.
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