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Alzheimer\u2019s Association 24\/7 Helpline<\/strong><\/a>
\n800.272.3900 | Dial 711 to connect with a TRS operator. | Help is available all day, every day, 365 days a year. Trained specialists and experts are here to give private support and information for people with dementia, caregivers, families, and anyone who needs it. *Note: The Alzheimer\u2019s Association\u2019s Helpline staff does not perform diagnosis. If you or someone you care for is having memory problems, please see your doctor.<\/em><\/p>\n

Alzheimer's Association: Alzheimer\u2019s and Related Dementia Interactive Glossary<\/strong><\/a>
\nWhen you're learning about Alzheimer's disease and caregiving, you might find some words you don't know. The Alzheimer's Association made this glossary to help you understand these words about care and Alzheimer's.<\/p>\n

Virginia Dementia Road Map: A Guide for People Impacted by Dementia<\/strong><\/a>
\nMany families say they don't know what to do when someone has dementia. They wish they had a guide to help them through it. This document is meant to be that guide. It helps you see what might happen next and gives you advice on what choices you might need to make and what to do next.<\/p>\n

Virginia Dementia Road Map Flyer<\/a><\/strong>
\nMany families feel unsure about how to handle life when someone has dementia. This one-page document is a short guide that shows you the main things to think about and what to do next. It tells you what might happen, what choices you might need to make, and what you can do to help.<\/p>\n

Caregiver Toolkit<\/strong><\/a>
\nThis Caregiver Toolkit was made from the Virginia Dementia Road Map: A Guide for people impacted by Dementia. It has tools and resources to help you care for your loved one, and tells you important things to think about and what to do next. It also explains what might happen, what choices you might need to make, and how you can help.<\/p>\n

Virginia Dementia Registry: The Virginia Memory Project<\/strong><\/a>
\nA survey<\/strong> <\/a>for all adults in Virginia about brain health, memory and caregiving. It is the first expansive web-based brain health registry in the Commonwealth. Your answers will help policymakers and public health workers prioritize resources for people with memory loss and caregivers in Virginia. *Note all responses are kept anonymous.<\/em><\/p>\n

Dementia Capable Virginia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Advance planning empowers people to make their own decisions about important topics like finances, health care, and living arrangements before the need arises. These guides should help people living with dementia and their family members or other care partners know what to plan for and how to get started.<\/p>\n