Community Resources

By the year 2030, it is anticipated that 7.7 million people will have Alzheimer’s disease.  Age is the biggest risk factor for the disease. Currently one in eight people age 65 and older have the illness, with baby boomers soon to swell the ranks of this growing demographic. Spearheaded by the Alzheimer’s Association, the nation has rallied support to help those with the disease and their caregivers. A wealth of information and support services is available. The Johnson Center serves as a community resource and hosts several support groups active in helping those with dementia and their caregivers.

If you need information and support,
here is a list of links that will get you started.

ALZHEIMER’S INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

The Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: www.alzco.org

Some important topics from this site:

  • For families and caregivers
  • For people with memory loss
  • For health care professionals
  • Coping with changes in daily life
  • Dealing with Early Onset Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer’s Resource Room of the Administration on Aging: www.aoa.gov/alz/

Some important topics from this site:

  • Where can we turn for help?
  • What services can help us?
  • How can I care for both of us?

 

MENTAL HEALTH

Geriatric Mental Health Foundation: www.gmhfonline.org

 

CAREGIVER SUPPORT

Family Caregiver Alliance: www.caregiver.org
National Family Caregivers Association: www.nfcacares.org
Protecting those who wander: Project Lifesaver: www.co.jefferson.co.us/sheriff
Medical IDs: www.American Medical-ID.com

 

GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT

The Heart Light Center, Denver: www.heartlightcenter.org
Colorado Hospice Organization: www.coloradohospice.org
The Denver Hospice: www.denverhospice.org

 

ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS

www. Seniorsinc.org
www.SeniorHub.org
www. SeniorReach.org
Association for Retired Persons: www.aarp.org
www.SeniorsResourceGuide.com
Qualified, local eldercare providers and senior services: www.ElderCareLink.com
Eldercare Locator: www.eldercare.gov
Garden Terrace, Outpatient Dementia Rehabilitation (303) 750-8418 or find them on the Internet at www.LCCA.com.  (Click on “locations” and scroll down to the Colorado facility.)

References from this Web page do not imply endorsements by Johnson Center staff nor is The Johnson Adult Day Center responsible for the contents of any “off-site” Web pages referenced. By using these links, the user takes full responsibility for any use of these links.

 

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