Senior Care of Brevard

Resources

Second Wind Dreams® was formed in 1997, growing out of the work of geriatric specialist P.K. Beville, M.S. who co-authored Second Wind, a novel about people living in a nursing home. Over the last twelve years, SWD has become involved in more than 290 eldercare communities in 40 states, Canada and India. The mission of Second Wind Dreams® (SWD) is simple: through the fulfillment of dreams and the offering of innovative educational opportunities to caregivers and communities, SWD seeks to change the perception and experience of aging, empowering elders to age with dignity, hope and joy.

This video is produced by Second Wind Dreams which allows a person to a “window into their world.” Because we often do not understand what the dementia person is experiencing, we allow the person wanting to be educated to participate in what the dementia person experiences through assimilation of what is shown in the video.

Through the help of this video, we hope that we can help educate the public on the awareness of what a dementia person experiences. We cannot take the credit for this study but we can pass on the information that they have gathered through their study to help you to understand the dementia part of the disease.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hROU6f5TUQ

Articles:

NEW There's No Place Like Home: Caring for the Alzheimer's Patient at Home - Helen Hudson

NEW Alzheimer's - The Stranger in the Mirror - Brenda Fountain, BSN, RN (RN Journal)

Breakthrough Mapping of Alzheimer's Genome Helps ID Four New Suspect Genes - Cure Alzheimer's Fund

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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Community Resources:

Walgreens Wanderer's Identification Program
An Identification bracelet or necklace, underwritten by Walgreen's Pharmacy, provides aphonenumber that is connected to a database of information to facilitate the return of the Alzheimer's patient. This is a FREE service.

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

RAMPART GROUP, INC.

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Senior Care Of Brevard
234 Willard Street
Cocoa, FL 32922
321-631-9014

Linda@seniorcareofbrevard.com

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