Resource Library
Brain Health Resources
Included below is information and a wide range of resources to support good brain health.
Printable Resources
- Brain Health Begins with Your Heart
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Learn about the connection between your heart health and brain health and find tips and resources in Los Angeles to help keep both healthy.
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- Healthy for Good Infographics
American Heart Association
Find infographics on healthy lifestyle topics including tips on lowering stress, increasing physical activity, and eating well.
English/Spanish
- Tips for a Healthy Brain Tip Sheet
Alzheimer's Los Angeles
Download this tip sheet with 8 tips on making small lifestyle changes to improve your brain health and reduce your risk of dementia.
English & Spanish - Warning Signs Tip Sheet
Alzheimer's Los Angeles
Download this tip sheet to learn more about 10 warning signs to look out if you are worried about your memory or the memory of a family member.
English & Spanish
Resources for a Healthy Lifestyle
- Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Class
Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter
Offers a free virtual class every month to increase knowledge about brain health, class is also available in Spanish.
English - Healthy Brain Habits Class
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Offers a free virtual or in-person class on tips to boost brain health and ways to reduce the risk of dementia, class is also available in Spanish.
English - Los Angeles Resource Directory
211 LA
Find local resources for transportation, food pantries, housing, income and employment, healthcare resources, and more.
English - Los Angeles Mental Health Resource Directory
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH)
Find information about local mental health resources and learn more about the LACDMH Help Line and services provided.
English - Personalized Quit Program
Kick It California
Find free information about getting a customized quitting plan with access to skilled coaches for people wanting to quit cigarettes, vapes, or smokeless tobacco.
English/Spanish - LA Quits Initiative
LA Quits
Find information on quitting vaping, smoking, and tips on staying tobacco free.
English - Los Angeles County Wellness Communities
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Find a wellness community in your service planning area (SPA) and access free wellness activities related to mental health, substance abuse, and general health.
English - Recipes and Tips on Eating Healthy
Cal Fresh Healthy Living
Find information about eating healthy and get access to a wide range of free recipes.
English/Spanish/Cantonese/Vietnamese/Hmong - The Wellness Center Calendar of Activities
The Wellness Center
Find a calendar of free and low-cost services such as cooking, art, and fitness classes. Some classes are available in English and Spanish.
English - The Good Life: Exercise & Cooking Classes
The Good Life - UC Davis School of Medicine
Offers a variety of free virtual exercise classes to support the care and wellbeing of Black and Latino older adults.
English/Spanish
Brain Health Information
- BrainGuide
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s
Offers a questionnaire to receive free personalized resources and information on brain health.
English/Spanish - Healthy Body, Healthier Brain
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Find information about brain health and 8 ways to help improve brain health.
English/Spanish - Prevent and Manage High Blood Pressure
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Find information, tips, and resources about preventing and managing high blood pressure.
English - What is Brain Health?
American Heart Association
Find tips and resources on maintaining and improving brain health.
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Mild Cognitive Impairment Resources
Below are resources and more information about Mild Cognitive Impairment.
- Facts about Mild Cognitive Impairment
Family Caregiver Alliance
Find an overview about mild cognitive impairment, coping strategies, and tips on living with the condition.
English/Spanish/Tagalog/Vietnamese/Chinese - Overview of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Alzheimer’s Association
Find information about mild cognitive impairment, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatment options, causes, and risks.
English/Spanish - Special Report – More than Normal Aging: Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment
Alzheimer’s Association
This report shares perspectives from U.S. adults and primary care physicians on awareness, diagnosis and treatment of mild cognitive impairment.
English - What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Alzheimers.gov
Find information, resources, and tips on managing mild cognitive impairment.
English/Spanish
Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias Resources
Below is general information and free resources about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Dementia
- Types of Dementia
MedlinePlus
Download fact sheets describing the different types of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
English & Multiple Languages - Warning Signs Tip Sheet
Alzheimer's Los Angeles
Download this tip sheet to learn more about 10 warning signs to look out if you are worried about your memory or the memory of a family member.
English & Spanish - What is Dementia? Symptoms, Types, and Diagnosis
National Institute on Aging
Read about dementia signs and symptoms, the different types of dementia, and how dementia is diagnosed.
English
Alzheimer’s Disease
- 10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns in Others
Alzheimer’s Association
Read ten steps to help you feel confident in approaching memory concerns in friends, family, or others close to you.
English/Spanish - Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Find information about Alzheimer’s disease and resources to support family and friends of individuals living with the disease.
English/Spanish - Alzheimer’s in People with Down Syndrome
National Institute on Aging
Read about the relationship between Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease and explore resources and research study opportunities.
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Vascular Dementia
- Causes of Vascular Dementia
MedlinePlus
Read about the causes and risk factors associated with vascular dementia.
English/Spanish - Vascular Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
National Institute on Aging
Read about vascular dementia, associated causes, symptoms, and explore additional resources to learn more about this condition.
English - Vascular Dementia
Alzheimer’s Association
Read more information about what vascular dementia is, symptoms, causes, risks, and more.
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Lewy Body Dementia
- Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center
Find information, resources, and support for individuals with Lewy body dementia, their caregivers, families, and friends.
English - Lewy Body Dementia Educational Articles
National Institute on Aging
Find information and resources on Lewy body dementia.
English - Overview of Lewy Body Dementia
MedlinePlus
Find information and resources on Lewy body dementia.
English/Spanish - What is Lewy Body Dementia?
Lewy Body Dementia Resource Association
Find information on Lewy body dementia, associated symptoms, diagnostic strategies and explore resources available to individuals with the condition, caregivers, and families.
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Frontotemporal Dementia
- Frontotemporal Dementia
MedlinePlus
Read about frontotemporal dementia, causes, symptoms, and more.
English/Spanish - Frontotemporal Disorders Educational Articles
National Institute on Aging
Find information about the causes of frontotemporal disorders, symptoms, treatment, and caregiver tips.
English - What is Frontotemporal Degeneration?
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration
Find an overview about frontotemporal degeneration including how this type of dementia differs from Alzheimer’s disease.
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Mixed Dementia
- Mixed Dementia
Alzheimer’s Association
Read more information about mixed dementia, symptoms, diagnosis strategies, and more.
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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.
English/Spanish/Chinese/Japanese - 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.
English - 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.
English & Multiple Languages - 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.
English/Spanish - Leeza’s Care Connection
Offers information, resources, and virtual events including webinars, support groups, and social engagement activities.
English - Los Angeles LGBT Center
Offers information, resources, and support for LGBT caregivers or partners of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
English - ONEgeneration
Offers information, resources, and services for caregivers and people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in the West San Fernando Valley.
English - UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program
Offers information, services, and resources related to caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
English - USC Family Caregiver Support Center
Offers information and free or low-cost services if you care for someone 60 and over with memory loss.
English - 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.
English, Spanish, & Mandarin - 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.
English, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, & Farsi - 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.
English - 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.
English & Spanish - 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.
English/Spanish - 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.
English/Spanish - 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.
English - 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.
English - 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.
English/Spanish/Chinese/Japanese - 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.
English - 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.
English & Spanish - 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.
English - 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.
English/Spanish - Caring for people with Lewy Body Dementia
National Institute on Aging
Find information and resources on caring for someone with Lewy body dementia.
English - 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.
English/Spanish/Chinese/Korean/Tagalog/Vietnamese - Family Caregiving
AARP
Find information and tools related to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, in-home care, life balance, and more.
English/Spanish/Chinese - 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.
English - 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.
English & Multiple Languages - Long-Distance Caregiving
National Institute on Aging
Find information and tips on long-distance caregiving.
English - Tips for Caregivers and Families of people with Dementia
Alzheimers.gov
Find tips on caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
English/Spanish
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.
English/Spanish/Korean/Vietnamese - 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.
English, Spanish, Chinese, & Japanese
Dementia Conversation Starters
- The Conversation Project
UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program
Download a conversation starter guide designed for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
English, Spanish, and Chinese - Essential Conversations
California Department of Aging
Watch informational session on having essential conversations and planning for care and serious illness during the COVID-19 crisis.
English/Spanish/Chinese - 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.
English/Spanish - 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.
English/Spanish
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.
English/Spanish - 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.
English - Legal and Financial Planning Educational Webinar Series
USC Family Caregiver Support Center
Watch a 6-week educational webinar series on legal and financial planning.
English - 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.
English & Multiple Languages
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.
• Website: English/Spanish
• 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 & Spanish
• 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
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 information 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.
English
Printable Materials
- Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Questions to Ask Your Doctor Information Sheet
BrightFocus Foundation
Download this one-pager with list of questions to ask your doctor about your diagnosis and things to bring to your next appointment.
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
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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.
• 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 & Spanish
• 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 - 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
Health Care Professionals Resources
The following information is a compilation of free educational materials, tools, and local resources to support health care professionals that provide care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their caregivers.
Online CME/CE Trainings
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care ECHO Program
Alzheimer’s Association
Offers a 6-month tele-mentoring program for primary care teams to improve quality Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias care in the primary care setting.
Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, and social workers. Continuing education credit available. - Alzheimer’s and Dementia Clinical Courses
Alzheimer’s Association
Offers 7 courses on topics including early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and epidemiology of these conditions in diverse populations.
Target Audience: Physicians, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias professionals. Continuing education credit available. - Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Training Courses
University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging
This course offers training modules to support health care providers in improving care for their patients living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Some topics covered include diagnosing non-Alzheimer’s disease dementia, end-of-life care, and safety precautions.
Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, and social workers. Continuing education credit available. - Brain Health Academy
UsAgainstAlzheimer's
Provides free evidence-based courses on topics like obesity and dementia, diabetes and dementia, and hearing and dementia, to enhance the knowledge and support of professionals caring for people with dementia.
Target Audience: Health care and wellness providers. Continuing education credit available. - Caring for Veterans with Dementia Course and Toolkit
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
The VA Geriatrics Scholars Program offers learning opportunities to improve the care of older Veterans. This program offers a course on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and a toolkit with access to clinical tools and resources for patients and caregivers.
Target Audience: Physicians. Continuing education credit available. - Dementia Care Aware
University of California, San Francisco
This 90-minute online training program is for the Cognitive Health Assessment (CHA). Providers who take the training are eligible to bill for the CHA for patients 65 and older with Medi-Cal only using code 1494F.
Target Audience: Primary care teams. Continuing education credit available. - Dementia Care Training Course
Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration
This course offers a training course on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias care with 16 modules on outpatient care and 4 modules on addressing caregivers needs.
Target Audience: Health professions faculty, health educators, primary care team, students. Continuing education credit available.
Cognitive Assessment & Care Planning Reimbursement
- Care Planning
Alzheimer’s Association
Find information on using the 99483 Medicare code for cognitive assessment and care planning tools.
- Cognitive Assessment
Alzheimer’s Association
Find an overview about the Medicare Annual Wellness visit, tools, and videos demonstrating a cognitive assessment.
- Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan Services
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Find an overview of the cognitive assessment included in the Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visit and billing code information for cognitive assessments and care planning services.
Screening, Diagnosis & Management
- Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Resources for Professionals
National Institute on Aging
Find a repository of resources and tools on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias screening, diagnosis, management, and more.
- Differential Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s Association
Find information and guidance on some of the clinical diagnostic differences between the major types of dementia.
- Lewy Body Dementia Diagnosis and Assessment
Lewy Body Dementia Association
Find information on cognitive assessments, diagnostic criteria related to Lewy body dementia, and download a comprehensive guide for diagnosing & managing Lewy body dementia.
- Screening for Cognitive Impairment
Champions for Health - San Diego
Find a repository of cognitive impairment screening and assessment instruments, some instruments are also available in Spanish.
- Early Detection of Cognitive Impairment/Promoting Risk Reduction in Primary Care Presentations
USC/Rancho California Alzheimer’s Disease Center
Find two presentations focused on supporting early detection of cognitive impairment in the primary care setting and promoting dementia risk reduction strategies among African American and Latino patients living in Los Angeles County.
Target Audience: Physicians
Provider Toolkits
- Assessment of Cognitive Complaints Toolkit for Alzheimer’s Disease
California Department of Public Health
Offers guidance and tools to recognize normal cognition, diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, and identify memory problems requiring referral.
- Early Detection of Dementia Toolkit - Health Systems
BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence – Early Detection of Dementia
Provides resources and strategies to support dementia detection efforts within your practice.
- Clinician’s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers, 4th Edition
American Geriatrics Society
Offers guidance in assessing and older adult’s ability to drive and resources to ensure driver safety.
- Handbook for Helping People Living with Alone with Dementia Who Have No Known Support
National Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center
Offers guidance and tools on working with people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias that live alone.
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Dementia: Practical Strategies for Professionals Guide
National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center
Offers strategies on working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities that have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
- KAER Toolkit for Primary Care Teams
The Gerontological Society of America
Offers guidance in initiating conversations about brain health, diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and resources for providing patients with community-based supports.
- Provider Practice Tools
Dementia Friendly America
Find a repository of tools on working with patients with memory concerns can use in practice.
Specialty Centers in Los Angeles
- Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at USC
Find information about current research studies and services and programs offered.
- Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Research at UCLA
Find information about current research studies and services and programs offered.
- Rancho Los Amigos/USC California Alzheimer’s Disease Center
Offers information for healthcare providers and agencies on the patient referral process.
- UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program
Offers information for UCLA primary care providers, neurologist, or psychiatrist on the patient referral process.
Resources on Communicating with Patients
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Resources
National Insitute on Aging
Find a repository of resources on engaging and recruiting patients for clinical trials and studies.
- Talking with Patients About Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Clinical Trials
Alzheimers.gov
Find information on how to talk to patients about participating in clinical trials and ways to get involved with current research studies.
- Talking with Patients About Brain Health
Administration for Community Living
Find two PowerPoint presentations on educating older adult patients about risk reduction strategies for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and the impact certain medications have on an older adult’s brain.
- Talking with Older Patients About Cognitive Problems
National Institute on Aging
Find tips on effectively communicate with older adult patients about cognitive problems and how to include families and caregivers as part of the health care team.
Community-Based & Allied Health Professionals Resources
The following free educational materials, tools, and local resources are designed for community-based organizations and allied health professionals that provide support and services to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, caregivers, friends, and families.
Online Trainings
- Alzheimer's Disease Public Health Curriculum
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Offers a 4-module introductory curriculum with an accompanying faculty guide designed for public health programs at schools.
Target Audience: Educators, practicing professionals, students. - Approaching Alzheimer's First Responder Training
Alzheimer's Association
Offers training videos on responding to calls with people living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and a certification of completion.
Target Audience: First responders. - Brain Health Academy
UsAgainstAlzheimer's
Provides free evidence-based courses on topics like obesity and dementia, diabetes and dementia, and hearing and dementia, to enhance the knowledge and support of professionals caring for people with dementia.
Target Audience: Health care and wellness providers. Continuing education credit available. - Dementia Curriculum
Act on Alzheimer's
Offers a 10-module curriculum on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias with an accompanying facilitator guide and topics on cognitive assessments, screenings, and ways to provide caregiver support.
Target Audience: Educators, practicing professionals, students. - Social Work and Dementia Training Presentation
USC/Rancho California Alzheimer's Disease Center
Find a PowerPoint presentation focused on strengthening social worker's knowledge about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and highlighting their role in supporting people and families living with dementia.
Target Audience: Social workers - Training Videos for First Responders
Alzheimer's Los Angeles
Offers four training videos on responding to people with memory problems while stopped in traffic, wandering, home confrontation, and house calls.
Target Audience: First responders.
Resources to Support Brain Health and Dementia Friendly Communities
- Brain Health Resources for Community Based Organizations
Administration for Community Living
Offers resources for promoting brain health in the community.
- Community Sector Guides
Dementia Friendly America
Offers guidance and on creating Alzheimer's disease and related dementias friendly communities across multiple sectors including businesses, faith communities, libraries, and more.
- Healthy Brain Habits: Reducing Your Risk for Alzheimer's Disease Curriculum (English/Spanish)
Alzheimer's Los Angeles
This packet contains a presentation and 2 public-facing tip sheets. The course provides tips to keeping your brain healthy and reducing the risk of Alzheimer's and related dementias and was designed for Latino and African American communities living in South Los Angeles. To request training to deliver this curriculum and access to the facilitator's guide, please email permission@alzla.org. For other inquiries, please email classes@alzla.org.
- Mobilizing Faith Communities in the Fight Against Alzheimer's
UsAgainstAlzheimer's
Offers information and resources in creating Alzheimer's disease and related dementias friendly faith communities.
- Nourish Nutrition Project
Stanford Medicine
Provides free, culturally tailored resources that empower Filipino, Indian, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese communities on ways to adapt and modify traditional dishes to meet their health goals.
Communications and Field Practice Toolkits
- Advance Care Planning and Dementia Social Media Toolkit
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
The purpose of this social media toolkit is to raise awareness about the advance care planning process, highlighting the benefits of planning ahead for people living with dementia, their families, and caregivers. This toolkit features sample social media messaging, images, and videos in both English and Spanish.
- Brain Health and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Awareness Social Media Toolkit
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
This toolkit includes social media content and graphics to help promote brain health, increase awareness about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and support caregivers. Graphics are available to download for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
- Dementia Resource Toolkit for First Responders
City of Los Angeles Department of Aging
Offers tips, educational information, and resources for first responders such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics on engaging individuals with dementia and their caregivers in the community.
- Early Detection of Dementia Social Media Toolkit
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
The purpose of this toolkit is to raise awareness about the early detection of dementia and help combat the stigma commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. This toolkit features sample social media messaging and images in both English and Spanish.
- Handbook for Helping People Living with Alone with Dementia Who Have No Known Support
National Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center
Offers guidance and tools on working with individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias that live alone.
- Mind Your Risks Health Campaign
National Instiute on Aging
Find information and resources about controlling high blood pressure, and the connection between blood pressure and keeping the brain healthy.
- Supporting People with Dementia: A Resource Guide for Social Workers
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Offers information and resources that enhance the knowledge and skills of social workers working with people living with dementia, their families, and caregivers.
- The Heart-Brain Connection Social Media Toolkit
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
This toolkit includes social media content in English and Spanish, including messaging, images, and videos. It emphasizing the link between heart health and brain health.
Resources for Targeting Patients & Caregivers
Included below are free downloadable educational materials on various topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias for your patients and their caregiver.
- Alzheimer’s Association Publications
Alzheimer’s Association
Download various types of publications organized by topics such as caregiving, living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, safety, financial and legal matters and more.
English & Spanish/Japanese/Chinese/Vietnamese/Korean - Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease: Your Easy-to-Use Guide
National Institute on Aging
Download a comprehensive guide for caregivers on tips, safety information, common medication problems, and how they can take care of their own health.
English/Spanish - Caregiver Tip Sheets
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Download tip sheets for caregivers on a variety of topics including bathing, communication, keeping the home safe, and more.
English & Spanish/Japanese/Chinese - Conversation Starter Guides
The Conversation Project
Download conversation starter guides for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
English, Spanish, & Chinese - Elder Abuse and Dementia Tip Sheet
Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department
Download an informational sheet discussing the impact of elder abuse among individuals living with dementia and warning signs to look out for. To report elder abuse, call 877-477-3646.
English & Spanish - Guide and Video on Promoting Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Participation
National Institute on Aging
Download guides for patients and their caregivers on information about clinical trials, safety, and the importance of becoming a participant.
English & Spanish - Lewy Body Dementia Diagnostic Symptom Checklist
Lewy Body Dementia Association
Download a checklist for patients to use in anticipation of a doctor’s visit.
English - Next Steps After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Checklist
National Institute on Aging
Download a checklist for patients and caregivers with information and resources on what to do following an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis.
English/Spanish - Read and Share Infographics
National Institute on Aging
Download infographics for patients and caregivers on a wide range of topics related to aging like driving safety, sleep health, advance care planning, and more.
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