The Sealy Center on Aging focuses on improving the health and well-being of the elderly through interdisciplinary research, education, and community service by integrating the resources and activities relevant to aging at UTMB. The Center also implements
our research findings in hospitals and clinics, bringing excellence and visibility to our health care system, and improving the health of our seniors.
Below is a list of resources to assist caregivers of people affected with Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss and dementia.
| Resource | Description | Website /Email | Phone |
|---|
| AARP Caregiving Resource Center (English and Spanish) | Information, tools and resources for caring for a loved one. | www.aarp.org/caregiving | (877) 333-5885 |
| Alzheimer’s Association – Houston & SE Texas Chapter | Resources, Education and Support for people affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias and caregivers. | www.alz.org/texas | 24 Hr. Helpline (800) 272-3900 |
| Caregiver.com | On-line caregiver community offering resource, support, information and articles about caregiving. | www.caregiver.com | (954) 893-0550 |
| Careblazers.com | On-line videos and tips for caring for someone with dementia. Led by geropsychologist Natali Edmonds. | www.careblazers.com
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/DementiaCareblazers | N/A |
| Community Resource Finder | On-line access to local resources, programs and services. | www.communityresourcefinder.org/ | N/A |
| National Institute on Aging (English and Spanish) | Request print publications about memory loss, caregiving and other age-related conditions. On-line resources available. | www.nia.nih.gov
National Institute on Aging Building 31, Room 5C27
31 Center Drive, MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20892 | 1-800-222-2225 |
| Texas Health and Human Services Alzheimer’s Disease Program | Information about Alzheimer’s, family caregiver resources and Texas’ state plan to address Alz. Disease | https://dshs.texas.gov/alzheimers/
Alzheimer's Disease Program MC 1945
PO Box 149347 Austin, TX 78714-9347 | 1-800-242-3399 |
| UTMB Health Resource Center (English and Spanish) | Access information about health conditions, advance directives, local and state resources | www.utmb.edu/health-resource-center
email: sjparks@utmb.edu | (409) 266-7542 |
En Espanol
| Recurso | El Sitio Web | Teléfono |
|---|
| La enfermedad de Alzheimer-Texas | www.dshs.texas.gov/alzheimers/default-sp.aspx | 1-800-242-3399 |
| NIA Alzheimer's and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center (Centro de Educación y Referencia Sobre el Alzheimer y las Demencias Relacionadas) | www.nia.nih.gov/espanol/alzheimer | 1-800-438-4380 |
| Alzheimer's Association | alzfdn.org/es/ | 1-866-232-8484 |
| Hospitales locales: Pueden tener programas educacionales sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer/demencia | N/A | N/A |