Living with Dementia Resources
Included below is information and free resources to help guide and support you in living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Resources in Los Angeles
- Alzheimer’s Association Southland Chapter
Offers virtual social engagement activities for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to connect with others living with the disease and early memory loss.
English - Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Offers programs for people with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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Support Groups
- Alzheimer’s Association Southland Chapter
Offers early stage of memory loss support group sessions every month to connect with others living with early memory loss.
English, Spanish, & Mandarin - Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Offers general and young onset Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias support groups every month.
English - Lewy Body Dementia Association
Offers virtual support groups every month for people with Lewy body dementia in California.
English - The Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration
Offers a virtual support group every month for people with frontotemporal dementia.
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Printable Materials
- Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Questions to Ask Your Doctor Information Sheet
BrightFocus Foundation
Download this one-pager with a list of questions to ask your doctor about your diagnosis and things to bring to your next appointment.
English - Be Prepared: Planning Ahead for Dementia
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Download this document with essential information about advance care planning and dementia for people living with dementia, their caregivers, or families. It includes definitions of common terms, resource guides, and services available in Los Angeles County.
English - Next Steps After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Checklist
National Institute on Aging
Download this checklist with information and resources on what to do following an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis.
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Helplines for People Living with Dementia
• 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.
• Website: English/Spanish
• 1-844-HELP-ALZ (1-844-435-7259)
• Provides Alzheimer's and dementia education and emotional support.
• Website: English
• 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.
• Website: English
• 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).
• Website: English
• 1-800-539-9767
• Provides information and support about Lewy body dementia.
• Website: English
• 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.
• Website: English
• 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.
• Website: English & Spanish
Additional Information about Living with Dementia
- Clinical Trials
Alzheimers.gov
Find in-person or online clinical trials to participate in.
English/Spanish - Early Memory Loss: Getting Help Matters Videos
Alzheimer's Los Angeles
Watch five people share their stories with early memory loss and why it’s important to get a diagnosis as early as possible.
English - Living with Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Association
Find information and resources on moving forward following a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
English/Spanish - Life with Dementia
Alzheimers.gov
Find a directory of different organizations offering resources on a wide range of topics including advance care planning, long-term care, mobility planning tools, and more.
English/Spanish