For Those Who Assist
Caring for another person, especially those with long-term chronic conditions, comes with gifts and challenges. Our resources provide information on community and web-based services designed to help with unique issues faced by those caring for a friend or family member.
Check out our resources for information that can help improve the quality of life for you and your care partner, such as caregiver support services from a variety of organizations, classes and groups specifically designed for care partners, and how to respond to challenging behaviors of those living with dementia.
Care Partner Resources
The Center for Applied Research in Dementia
The Center for Applied Research in Dementia aims to improve the quality of life of persons with dementia and related disorders, and the lives of their caregivers.
UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program
The UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program has created a large video library to help caregivers understand how to better care for persons with dementia.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC)
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) is a nationally recognized self-care education program offered through many different organizations across the state. PTC gives caregivers the tools to reduce personal stress, better communicate
Florida Department of Elder Affairs- Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative
The Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI) provides respite services including in-home, adult day care, emergency, and extended care (up to 30 days) for caregivers who serve patients with memory disorders. In addition to
Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is an organization that works to unite caregivers, provide support to those facing Alzheimer’s, and advance research into the disease.
African-American Alzheimer’s Caregiver Training and Support (ACTS 2)
ACTS 2 is a faith-based, skills-building and support program designed to meet the needs of distressed family caregivers of older adults with dementia.