Family Care Consultation

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Due to the challenges of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, individuals are faced with tough situations and hard conversations. As the disease progresses, the family caregiver takes on increasing responsibilities. At the same time, the person with memory loss would like to maintain independence, and stay involved in care decisions. Discussions about money, health care decisions, legal issues, driving safety, treatments and future financing of care are all common areas of concern in Alzheimer's.

These emotionally charged issues need to be addressed as early as possible and sometimes help is needed from an outside, unbiased person who understands Alzheimer's and the common challenges, and can offer solutions.

The Family Care Consultation program provides individualized guidance to families and individuals to address immediate needs and planning for the future, with ongoing support throughout the course of the disease.

Our professionals help families identify and respond to the challenges and changes of Alzheimer's; set individualized goals; help problem solve; and connect individuals to services and resources. They also provide practical advice, consumer information and disease education about how to manage care.

Care Consultants meets over the phone and/or in person with the individual who has memory problems, their family caregiver, partner or support system. We make every effort to understand the history of the person who has Alzheimer's disease and to learn about their background, life story and current needs.

From these initial meetings, a written plan of care is created to guide the family caregiver to practical solutions, and also build a stronger safety net of support. Our goal is to optimize the health and function of the person with memory loss while maintaining the health and well-being of the caregiver and all involved.

This service is available to all families needing consultation to plan for care. As a non-profit organization, the Alzheimer’s Association provides these services at no cost to families; we rely on the generosity of private individuals and community agencies and municipalities to contribute to the financial support of the program. Individuals wishing to make a donation should speak with one of the Desert Southwest Chapter staff members.

If you feel overwhelmed or need clarifications about care options, legal or financial issues, behavioral changes, or any other concern you may have please call our Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 to speak with a trained specialist in your geographical area today!