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Caregiving Resources

Included below is information and free resources on a wide range of topics for caregivers.

Resources in Los Angeles and California

  • Alzheimer’s Los Angeles

    Offers information and free services for caregivers and families of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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  • Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter

    Offers an overview of information, services, education, and free support for caregivers in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, Tulare, Kings and Inyo counties.
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  • California In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program
    California Department of Social Services

    Find information on the IHSS program which provides financial support for caregiving services for qualified people who are over 65, disabled, or blind.
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  • L.A. FOUND Initiative

    Offers the Project Lifesaver bracelet program designed for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias that are at high risk of wandering or becoming lost.
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  • Leeza’s Care Connection

    Offers information, resources, and virtual events including webinars, support groups, and social engagement activities.
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  • Los Angeles LGBT Center

    Offers information, resources, and support for LGBT caregivers or partners of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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  • ONEgeneration

    Offers information, resources, and services for caregivers and people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in the West San Fernando Valley.
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  • UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program

    Offers information, services, and resources related to caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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  • USC Family Caregiver Support Center

    Offers information and free or low-cost services if you care for someone 60 and over with memory loss.
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  • Wise & Healthy Aging

    Offers information and resources to support caregivers, and more.
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Support Groups

  • Alzheimer’s Association Southland Chapter

    Offers virtual support groups every month to caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. LGBT+ support groups are available.
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  • Alzheimer’s Los Angeles

    Offers virtual support groups every month designed for a variety of audiences including adult children caring for a parent with dementia, caregivers experiencing grief, African American men caregivers, frontotemporal dementia caregivers, and more.
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  • International Association for Indigenous Aging

    Offers virtual support groups that meet weekly for American Indian and Alaskan Native family members who provide care to people with memory loss or a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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  • UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program

    Offers virtual support groups every month for caregivers of people with young onset Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and Lewy body dementia.
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  • USC Family Caregiver Support Center

    Offers virtual support groups every month for a variety of caregiver audiences including adult children, spouses, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and more.
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Printable Materials

  • Alzheimer’s Disease & Down Syndrome: A Practical Guidebook for Caregivers
    National Down Syndrome Society

    Download a guidebook with information and resources for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and Down syndrome.
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  • Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease: Your Easy-to-Use Guide
    National Institute on Aging

    Download a comprehensive guide on caregiver tips, safety information, common medication problems, and how you can take care of your health.
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  • Caring for Yourself as a Dementia Caregiver
    Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

    Download this document offering information and local resources that can help you find the resource you need as a caregiver.
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  • Caregiver Quick Tip Sheets
    USC Family Caregiver Support Center

    Download caregiver quick tip sheets on topics including community care options, in-home care, and more. Tip sheets are available in various languages.
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  • Caregiver Tip Sheets
    Alzheimer’s Los Angeles

    Download caregiver tip sheets on a variety of topics including bathing, communication, keeping the home safe, and more.
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  • Dementia-Friendly Activities Toolkit
    County of San Diego Health & Human Services

    Download a toolkit on different activities to engage an individual with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Activity topics include art, music, cooking, gardening, and more.
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  • Forgotten Memories/Recuerdos Olvidados Fotonovela
    USC Family Caregiver Support Center

    Watch or download fotonovela materials that discuss early signs of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and encourages families to discuss their concerns with a doctor.
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  • The Apartment – A Guide to Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home
    Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

    Download a room-by-room guide on how to make your home safer and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias-friendly.
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  • The UCLA Inpatient Dementia Guidebook
    UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program

    Download a guidebook with what to do when the individual you care for with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is admitted into the hospital.
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Information to Support Caregivers

  • Caregiving for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias
    Alzheimer’s Association

    Find information on what to expect as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias progress.
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  • Caring for people with Lewy Body Dementia
    National Institute on Aging

    Find information and resources on caring for someone with Lewy body dementia.
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  • Caregiver Resources
    Family Caregiver Alliance

    Find information, fact sheets, and videos on caregiver health and caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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  • Family Caregiving
    AARP

    Find information and tools related to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, in-home care, life balance, and more.
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  • Information for Caregivers and Families of people with Lewy Body Dementia
    Lewy Body Dementia Association

    Find information, resources, and advice on caring for people with Lewy body dementia.
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  • In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program
    California Department of Social Services

    Find information on the IHSS program which provides financial support for caregiving services for qualified people who are over 65, disabled, or blind.
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  • Long-Distance Caregiving
    National Institute on Aging

    Find information and tips on long-distance caregiving.
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  • Tips for Caregivers and Families of people with Dementia
    Alzheimers.gov

    Find tips on caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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Caregiver Training Videos

  • Caregiver Training Videos and Webinars
    UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program

    Watch webinars and videos on different topics related to better caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias including how to handle depression, sleep disturbances, lack of eating, and more.
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  • Educational Caregiving Videos
    Alzheimer’s Los Angeles

    Watch videos on caregiver tips, raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and a telenovela on the challenges of these conditions.
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Dementia Conversation Starters

  • The Conversation Project
    Institute for Healthcare Improvement

    Download a conversation starter guide designed for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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  • Starting a Conversation about End-of-Life Care
    AARP

    Find information and tools on how to start a conversation about end-of-life care with the individual you care for.
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  • Talking about Alzheimer’s Together
    Alzheimer’s Association

    Find information and strategies on engaging in conversations with the person you care for about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, your concerns, and more.
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Care Planning

  • Advance Care Planning
    National Institute on Aging

    Find information and strategies on best ways to talking to the individual you care about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, your concerns, and more.
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  • Legal and Financial Planning
    Alzheimer’s Los Angeles

    Find information on different types of legal and financial planning documents needed to ensure wishes for care are understood and honored.
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  • Legal Services for Low-Income Seniors and Dependent Adults
    Bet Tzedek

    Find information on free legal services and resources that support older people, dependent adults, and their caregivers.
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Caregiver Helplines

AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line

• 1-877-333-5885 (1-888-971-2013, Spanish)
• Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 8 PM ET
• Provides resources on variety of caregiving topics and provides referrals.
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Alzheimer’s Association Helpline:

• 1-800-272-3900
• 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in more than 200 languages
• For TDD/TTY service, dial “711”
• Provides Alzheimer's and related dementia information and resources.
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Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Helpline

• 1-844-HELP-ALZ (1-844-435-7259)
• Provides Alzheimer's and dementia education and emotional support.
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Eldercare Locator

• 1-800-677-1116
• Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 8 PM ET, in more than 150 languages
• For TDD/TTY service, dial “711”
• Provides referrals for older adults and families to services or resources they might need.
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LA County Elder Abuse Hotline

• 1-877-4R SENIORS (1-877-477-3646)
• 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Report suspected elder abuse to Adult Protective Services (APS).
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Lewy Body Dementia Association Lewy Line

• 1-800-539-9767
• Provides information and support about Lewy body dementia.
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Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center Helpline

• 1-833-LBD-LINE (1-833-523-5463) or 516-218-2026
• Monday – Sunday, 8 AM – 8 PM ET
• Provides information and advice related to Lewy body dementia.
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Sage Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders National Hotline

• 1-877-360-LGBT (1-877-360-5428)
• 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in more than 180 languages
• Provides information and support for LGBTQ+ older adults.
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