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This is an organization that seeks to establish education, best practice and ethical guidelines for applied behavioral analysis in the treatment of dementia and other neurocognitive disorders in the state of Florida.
The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The behavioral gerontology special interest group (BGSIG) is a special interest group of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. The BGSIG provides a forum for students, practitioners, and researchers with interests in applying the science, practice, and philosophy of behavior analysis to problems encountered by adults in later life.
https://bgsig.abainternational.org/
https://www.facebook.com/behavioralgerontology/
A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss. Featuring useful takeaway messages and informed by recent research into the causes of and the search for therapies to prevent or cure dementia.
The Complete Guide to Alzheimer’s-Proofing Your Home shows you how to create a home environment that will help you cope with the many difficulties associated with Alzheimer’s.
A Guide for Families and Caregivers. Jolene Brackey has a vision: that we will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease to focus more of our energies on creating moments of joy.
“People are now planning better for physical old age,” the authors write, “but a different kind of planning is necessary for the enjoyment of it. That is where we hope this book will help.”
Some of these local organizations provide educational programs, professional training, and special events to promote research and management of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Many provide caregiver education and support, care consultation and other programs. Please click the affiliated link to be directed to their website.
4237 Salisbury Road, Suite 406 Jacksonville, FL 32216 Phone: 904.281.9077 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900 Website: https://www.alz.org
4040 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000 Phone: 850.414.2004 Email: information@elderaffairs.org Website: https://elderaffairs.org
Website: https://www.floridahospices.org
A lot of valuable and up-to-date information available for those wanting information regarding Alzheimer’s and dementia on a national level.
225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601 Helpline 1.800.272.3900 Website: https://www.alz.org
PO Box 600 Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 1.800.336.3684 Email: info@dementiasociety.org Website: https://www.dementiasociety.org
6977 Navajo Road PMB #176 San Diego, CA 92119 Email: info@apbahome.net Website: https://www.apbahome.net
Website: https://www.nia.nih.gov
Phone: 1-888-687-2277 Website: https://www.aarp.org
55 Main Street Suite 102 Sparta, NJ 07871 Phone: 973.729.6601 Website: https://www.nccdp.org
550 W. Centre Avenue Portage, MI 49024 Phone: 269.492.9310 Website: https://www.abainternational.org
PACT – Positive Ageing Consultancy & Training
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