"Accepting help is its own kind of strength."
- Kiera Cass
Resources
Educational Videos
Naomi Feil, founder of Validation Therapy, shares a breakthrough moment of communication with Glady's Wilson, a woman who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2000 and is virtually non-verbal.
Alive Inside Film of Music and Memory Project-Henry's Story.
Short version of the documentary Forgetful Not Forgotten which chronicles one family's journey with Alzheimer's disease.
Teepa Snow video demonstrating some of the confusion and frustrations that those with dementia experience.
Local and State Resources
Texas Health & Human Services (HHSC)
HHSC supports families and caregivers by increasing access to available support services in their communities.
AARP Caregiver Resource Center
(formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 years and older. Through information and education, advocacy and service, they seek to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity, and purpose.
Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter​
Providing information, resources and support, including the Safe Return Program. Additionally, the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline is available at 1-800-272-3900
Silver Alert Program
Wandering impacts families and caregivers statewide, affecting those who suffer with various mental conditions, to include Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The state's Silver Alert program was created by Texas legislation in year 2007, designed to notify the public of missing older adults with a documented mental condition.
Brazos Valley Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
The agencies on aging (AAA) provide services to help people age 60 and older, their family members and caregivers receive the information and assistance they need in locating and accessing community services.
Texas Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Caregiver Support Program
Provides information for caregivers about availability services, assistance in gaining access to services, referrals to programs regarding caregiving and respite care information.
The National Alliance For Caregiving
is dedicated to improving quality of life for families and their care recipients through research, innovation and advocacy. Recognizing that family caregivers make essential social and financial contributions toward maintaining the well-being of those they care for. Return to top Commu
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health. For more than 70 years, we’ve put science into action to help children stay healthy so they can grow and learn; to help families, businesses, and communities fight disease and stay strong; and to protect the public’s health.
BV Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
ADRCs can help you learn what services you may qualify for with Medicare and Medicaid and provide information on care facilities and respite care.
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
Family Caregiver Alliance FCA is first and foremost a public voice for caregivers. Founded in the late 1970s, we were the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care for loved ones at home. They help the lives of caregivers nationally, provide them the assistance they need and deserve, and champion their cause through education, services, research and advocacy.
The National Institute on Aging
(formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 years and older. Through information and education, advocacy and service, they seek to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity, and purpose.
National Institute of Health
NIH’s mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability
Age-U-Cate Training Institute
AGE-u-cate Training Institute's global footprint and unique niche of delivering highly effective, experiential aging and dementia care training are dynamically growing to meet the fast-changing needs of the aging world. Their team of passionate, like-minded professionals is committed to igniting change for aging service providers, empowering them to improve the lives of older adults while supporting and educating those who care for them.