Medical Resources
Please use the resources below. If you would like more help, call us at (318) 656-4800 or email us at info@alzbridge.org.
Helpful Websites
- Administration on Aging | www.acl.gov
- Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center (ADEAR) | www.nia.nih.gov
- National Alzheimer’s Association | www.alz.org
- Alzheimer’s Disease International | www.alzint.org
- Alzheimer’s Store – Information, Articles, & Products | www.alzstore.com
- Benefits Checkup – National Council on Aging – Free online service to people age 55 & up needing any healthcare financial assist | www.benefitscheckup.org
- Family Caregiver Alliance | www.caregiver.org
- Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs | www.goea.la.gov
- Eldercare Locator | www.eldercare.acl.gov
- Validation Training Institute – Caregiving, training, understanding dementiaAdministration on Aging | www.vfvalidation.org
- Creating Moments of Joy for people with Dementia – Author’s website | www.enhancedmoments.com
- Elder Care Online | www.ec-online.net
- SHIPP: Senior Health Insurance Information Program | www.ldi.la.gov
- Disability Information and Resources | www.makoa.org
- Medicare – coverage info – review quality of healthcare providers. Enrollment. | www.medicare.gov
- Medicare Today – Preventative care benefits | www.medicaretoday.org
- Name Labels – Labels for clothing – can be for security clothing in nursing homes | www.namelabels.com
- National Partnership for Women and Families – Family & Medical Leave Act – for caregiver considering options for leave of absence | www.nationalpartnership.org
- National Council on Aging | www.ncoa.org
- National Family Caregivers Association | www.caregiveraction.org
- Federal government website—information / application social security | www.ssa.gov
- Well Spouse Association – Support for spousal caregivers | www.wellspouse.org
The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center provides this list of businesses, so our clients have a place to begin their search to fill a particular need. The Bridge does not endorse or approve any business on this list and is not responsible for the quality of services they provide. Businesses do not pay to be included and are listed in alphabetical order. Please use your judgment and ask questions before utilizing the services of a particular business. 11/2020