Resources
JACKSONVILLE RESOURCES
- Caregivers of loved ones with dementia can join an online community of others who take care of loved ones with dementia and other chronic illnesses at Mayo Clinic Connect.
- The staff of the Memory Disorder Clinic at Mayo Clinic Florida provides comprehensive care to people with memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease and AD-related disorders.
- The Mayo Clinic offers a variety of caregiver programs and support groups. For more information call 904-953-6523 or email MCJMemoryDC@mayo.edu
- The Central and North Florida chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides information and support to all those living with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease or AD-related disorders, as well as their care partners and family members. 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900
- ElderSource serves Duval and surrounding counties in its mission to meet the needs of older adults and their caregivers. Local: 904-391-6600 Toll Free: 888-242-4464.
- Aging True is a non-profit organization providing the care and assistance needed for Jacksonville seniors to live independently. 904-807-1203
- The City of Jacksonville Senior Services Division website provides a summary of social service programs available in the metropolitan Jacksonville community. Copies are also available at all public libraries and senior centers.
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND AD-RELATED DEMENTIA ORGANIZATION RESOURCES
- The Alzheimer's Association is a leading resource for information on Alzheimer's care, support and research.
- ALZConnected is a free online community for everyone affected by Alzheimer's or other dementia.
- The Lewy Body Dementia Association raises awareness, supports people and families affected by Lewy body disease, and promotes scientific advances toward finding a cure.
- The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration seeks to improve the quality of life for people affected by frontotemporal dementia and to advance research, awareness, support, education and advocacy.
- CurePSP is a leading source of information and support for patients and their families, researchers and health care professionals about neurodegenerative disorders, including progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration, multiple system atrophy and related diseases.
OTHER STATE & NATIONAL RESOURCES
- The National Institute on Aging Alzheimer’s and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center offers a wealth of information for people living with Alzheimer's disease and AD-related disorders, as well as for their families and care partners. All ADEAR publications are free to the public and can be ordered online.
- The Florida Department of Elder Affairs provides a comprehensive resource guide to issues related to aging, with sections devoted specifically to Alzheimer’s disease and Caregiving.
- The State of Florida works with local law enforcement in support of the Silver Alert program, which helps locate people with dementia who become lost or are otherwise missing. To initiate a Silver Alert, contact your local police department.