Senior Care of Brevard

Here you can find links to various related resources.

Our Calendar - Senior Care of Brevard Calendar

The Caregiver Manual
- courtesy of Johnson & Johnson, The Caregiver Initiative

Dementia, Caregiving and Controlling Frustration
- an article posted by the Family Caregiver Alliance

Steps to Getting a Diagnosis: Finding Out if it's Alzheimer's Disease

Steps to Understanding Financial Issues: Resources for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease.

Their Health and Well Being - Aging Guide Article

Where Will They Live - Aging Guide Article

Your Well-Being - Aging Guide Article

Your Parents Legal Affairs - Aging Guide Article

Your Parents Financial Affairs - Aging Guide Article

One Tough Issue: Long Distance Caregivers - Aging Guide Article

Being There When You're Needed - A Checklist for Caregivers
- Aging Guide Article

Medicare: What Caregivers Need To Know - Center for Medicare Education

Caregivers: Glossary of Most Commonly Used Terms - Aging Guide Article

Caregivers: Directory of Resources - Aging Guide Article

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Brevard County/Indian River County Alzheimer's Association
1199 S. US Hwy 1 Suite 5
Rockledge, FL 32955
Helpline: (800) 467-1103
Business line: (321) 637-1103
Fax : (321)637-1104
Web site: www.alzorlando.org
This office is associated with the Central and North Florida Chapter.

The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to provide caring support and education for persons affected by Alzheimer's Disease, including patients, families or health care providers.

East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic (ECFMDC)
ECFMDC is a non-profit agency funded primarily through the Alzheimer's Disease Initiative of the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs for the purpose of providing services for individuals in the community who are concerned about memory lost or other cognitive impairment.

Services: Memory Evaluations, Case Management/Social Work, Caregiver Wellness Program, Caregiver Education, Counseling, Neuropsychological Assessment, Professional In-service Training, Research Programs, Speakers available for your group/organization, Information, Referrals, & Assistance, Support Groups.

Carol Waters, Director
Email: carol.waters@health-first.org
1934 Dairy Road, West Melbourne, FL 32904 - (321) 768-9575

National Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center
www.alzheimers.org

National Alzheimer's Association
www.alz.org

ALZHEIMER'S Support Groups:

Alzheimer Association: 1199 S. U.S.1, Suite 5, Rockledge. Informational sessions, support groups, educational materials and resources are available for those affected by Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. (321) 637-1103 or 24 hour hotline (800) 467-1103.

Alzheimer's Care Center of Titusville: Support. Monday - Friday 8am-5pm (321) 268-9144.

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Caregivers: Support and training. In North Brevard, call Trudy Miller, (321) 268-3166.

Alzheimer's Support Group: 9:30a.m. first Thursday each month, Parrish Medical Center, sixth floor, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. (321) 268-6195.

East Central Florida Memory Clinic: Caregivers support groups meetings; fax (321) 725-1998:

1p.m. first and third Tuesday each month, Hibiscus Court,
540 Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne. (321) 768-9575

9a.m. first Wednesday, United Methodist Church,
3300 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach (321) 784-3502

Alzheimer's respite programs:

Project ElderServe: Four hours weekly (321) 255-5529.

Project RELIEF (Respite for Elders Living in Everyday Families): Service provided by Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation and Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Scheduled hours. (321) 255-4243.

SCIC In-Home Respite: Up to four hours. (321) 253-4430.

Community Services Council of Brevard
Elder/Senior Helpline
Phone: (321) 631 2747

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