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Official Alzheimer\\u0027s Association regional chapter serving Connecticut. 24/7 helpline 1-800-272-3900. Support groups, education, respite, and clinical trials matching. Relevant for caregivers needing dementia-specific behavior strategies — wandering, sundowning, aggression, refusal of care. Most groups meet weekly or biweekly, in-person or on Zoom; new attendees are welcome without RSVP. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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24/7 free helpline 1-800-272-3900. Support, education, local resources, and clinical trials matching for dementia caregivers. Useful for spouses and adult children who've watched memory or judgment decline over months and don't know the next step. Most groups meet weekly or biweekly, in-person or on Zoom; new attendees are welcome without RSVP. Wandering registries (some free, some local) flag missing-person alerts to first responders within minutes. Free, confidential, and available to any...
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National helpline 1-866-232-8484, free memory screenings, and caregiver education. Useful for spouses and adult children who've watched memory or judgment decline over months and don't know the next step. Online courses cover communication techniques, fall prevention, and how to handle hospitalization for a person with dementia. Wandering registries (some free, some local) flag missing-person alerts to first responders within minutes. Free, confidential, and available to any Connecticut resident who...
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NIH research-based information on Alzheimer's, dementia, and brain health for older adults. Useful for spouses and adult children who've watched memory or judgment decline over months and don't know the next step. Local chapters run free support groups — caregivers, early-stage patients, and adult children meet separately. Early diagnosis opens access to medication, clinical trials, and long-term planning windows that close as the disease progresses. Free service; donations support but never gate access.
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Education, support groups, and research for Lewy body dementia (the second most common dementia). Useful for spouses and adult children who've watched memory or judgment decline over months and don't know the next step. Local chapters run free support groups — caregivers, early-stage patients, and adult children meet separately. Early diagnosis opens access to medication, clinical trials, and long-term planning windows that close as the disease progresses. Free, confidential, and available to any...
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AFTD — support and research for FTD, the most common dementia under age 60. A starting point for families considering memory care placement or arranging dementia-trained in-home help. Free 24/7 helpline staffed by master's-level clinicians who can talk through specific behaviors and what to try next. PACE programs and Medicaid HCBS waivers often cover dementia care at home — many families never apply because no one tells them. No cost to older adults or the people helping them.
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Funds research into Alzheimer's, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Free resources for families. Worth contacting at the first signs: getting lost in familiar places, missing bills, sudden withdrawal, or repeating questions. Care consultations can be scheduled with a dementia care specialist for situation-specific planning. Wandering registries (some free, some local) flag missing-person alerts to first responders within minutes. Free, confidential, and available to any Connecticut resident who needs...
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National public-benefit education and support hub for dementia awareness and care. Relevant for caregivers needing dementia-specific behavior strategies — wandering, sundowning, aggression, refusal of care. Free 24/7 helpline staffed by master's-level clinicians who can talk through specific behaviors and what to try next. PACE programs and Medicaid HCBS waivers often cover dementia care at home — many families never apply because no one tells them. Free, confidential, and available to any Connecticut...
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Find a memory cafe — social gatherings for people with dementia and their care partners. For families navigating Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body, or frontotemporal dementia — at any stage. Local chapters run free support groups — caregivers, early-stage patients, and adult children meet separately. Wandering registries (some free, some local) flag missing-person alerts to first responders within minutes. Free, confidential, and available to any Connecticut resident who needs the information.
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Brings personalized music to people with dementia to improve quality of life. For families navigating Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body, or frontotemporal dementia — at any stage. Care consultations can be scheduled with a dementia care specialist for situation-specific planning. Dementia caregivers face higher rates of depression, anxiety, and health problems than other caregivers — these resources are for the caregiver as much as the patient. Free, confidential, and available to any...
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Practical dementia care training for families and professionals. For families navigating Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body, or frontotemporal dementia — at any stage. Care consultations can be scheduled with a dementia care specialist for situation-specific planning. Early diagnosis opens access to medication, clinical trials, and long-term planning windows that close as the disease progresses. Free of charge — no eligibility paperwork required to call or browse.
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Helps communities become dementia-friendly. Find local chapters. For families navigating Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body, or frontotemporal dementia — at any stage. Most groups meet weekly or biweekly, in-person or on Zoom; new attendees are welcome without RSVP. Early diagnosis opens access to medication, clinical trials, and long-term planning windows that close as the disease progresses. Open at no cost to Connecticut seniors and the families supporting them.
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Free helpline 646-744-2900 — pioneer in dementia caregiver support, accessible nationally. For families navigating Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body, or frontotemporal dementia — at any stage. Most groups meet weekly or biweekly, in-person or on Zoom; new attendees are welcome without RSVP. Power of attorney and advance directives are far easier to set up in the early stages — once capacity is gone, the only option is guardianship. Free of charge — no eligibility paperwork required to call or...
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Patient-centered advocacy organization fighting to end Alzheimer's. A starting point for families considering memory care placement or arranging dementia-trained in-home help. Online courses cover communication techniques, fall prevention, and how to handle hospitalization for a person with dementia. Power of attorney and advance directives are far easier to set up in the early stages — once capacity is gone, the only option is guardianship. No cost to older adults or the people helping them.
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Leading research and care center for brain health and dementia. Useful for spouses and adult children who've watched memory or judgment decline over months and don't know the next step. Free 24/7 helpline staffed by master's-level clinicians who can talk through specific behaviors and what to try next. Power of attorney and advance directives are far easier to set up in the early stages — once capacity is gone, the only option is guardianship. Free of charge — no eligibility paperwork required to call...
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Local Connecticut chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. 24/7 helpline 1-800-272-3900. Relevant for caregivers needing dementia-specific behavior strategies — wandering, sundowning, aggression, refusal of care. Care consultations can be scheduled with a dementia care specialist for situation-specific planning. Early diagnosis opens access to medication, clinical trials, and long-term planning windows that close as the disease progresses. Free of charge — no eligibility paperwork required to call or...
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