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Reliable information about memory changes, diagnosis, and caregiving.
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Dementia and Caregiver Guide
Information, support, and practical next steps for people living with dementia, families, and caregivers.
Navigating memory changes, Alzheimer’s disease, or another form of dementia can feel overwhelming. This guide brings trusted education, culturally responsive support, community programs, and local services into one starting place.
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Choose a Starting Point
Alzheimer’s disease is one type of dementia. Support programs may serve families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Caregiver Support
Education, practical tools, problem solving, and support groups.
Faith & Community
Culturally responsive programs and welcoming community support.
Local Aging Services
Transportation, meals, respite, home support, and aging agencies.
Long-Term Care Rights
Help understanding resident rights and resolving care concerns.
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These resources link directly to current public information from each organization. Inclusion is not a medical recommendation, certification, or endorsement by Share Life Gifts.
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National Institute on Aging Caregiving Toolkit
Evidence-based articles, publications, videos, and federal referrals for caregivers, including materials about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Visit NIA ToolkitAlzheimer’s Association
Education, caregiver tools, local chapters, support groups, and confidential help from the free 24/7 Helpline.
Explore Caregiver SupportEldercare Locator
A public service of the Administration for Community Living that connects older adults and families to transportation, meals, caregiver support, home services, and Area Agencies on Aging.
Find Local HelpLong-Term Care Ombudsman Programs
State programs that help address concerns involving the health, safety, welfare, and rights of people living in nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care settings.
Find an OmbudsmanAlter Dementia
Education, tools, and consultation that help African American faith communities build welcoming, dementia-friendly support for people living with dementia and their families.
Visit Alter DementiaACTS2 Project
Free faith-integrated caregiver support, problem-solving consultations, nationwide dementia resource referrals, and Florida-based group services for eligible caregivers.
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Resource links and descriptions reviewed: July 2026
A Joynity family support resource
Keep Familiar Moments Close
Joynity Moments helps families bring familiar faces, stories, routines, daily notes, and important family context into one private, family-controlled resource that can be revisited as needs change.
Memory booksFamily storiesDaily notesQR contributions
Connection first
Joynity Moments supports family connection and everyday comfort. It is not a medical service, diagnostic tool, emergency service, or replacement for professional care.
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Local Resource Map
A location map will be added after enough physical locations have been verified. National and virtual programs will remain available in the searchable directory.
Important information
Please Confirm Services Directly
This guide is provided for educational and informational purposes. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, professional guidance, or emergency assistance.
Contact a qualified healthcare professional if you have concerns about memory loss, behavior changes, or cognitive health. Call 911 when someone is in immediate danger.
Programs, eligibility requirements, availability, costs, and geographic coverage can change. Please contact each organization directly to confirm its current services. Inclusion in this guide does not represent certification, a guarantee, or endorsement by Share Life Gifts.