Patients and Caregivers
More than 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease and that number is growing. Education and awareness can help families seek care sooner and feel less alone in the journey.
The North Texas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (NT-ADRC) provides patients and caregivers with research opportunities and education resources to improve their understanding of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Resources
General Resources
- Alzheimer's Association – Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter
- The Senior Source – Resources for seniors in Dallas
- Advance Care Planning – Texas Health and Human Services
- Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging Data – Centers for Disease Control
- Resources and Support for Family Caregivers – Texas Health and Human Services
- Dementia Friendly Dallas
- Dementia Friendly Fort Worth
- Dallas Area Agency on Aging – Community Council of Greater Dallas
- The MIND Diet: A Detailed Guide for Beginners – Healthline
UT Southwestern Programs and Services
- UT Southwestern's Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit – An inpatient unit at Clements University Hospital specifically for older adults
- Hospital Elder Life Program at UT Southwestern – An article about the program
- Neurology Clinic – Memory at James W. Aston Ambulatory Care Center
- Neuropsychology Service
- Alzheimer's Disease Services
- Geriatric Services
- Memory Disorder Services
- Dementia Services
Medblogs
- Loneliness and dementia risk: How to help older adults connect and socialize
- What genetic testing can reveal about your Alzheimer's disease risk
- Caring for someone with dementia: Tips for reducing the stress
National Institute on Aging Infographics
- Steps to Take After a Dementia Diagnosis
- What To Know About High Blood Pressure as You Age
- What Is Lewy Body Dementia?
- What Is Brain Health?
- Take Care of Yourself as a Caregiver
- Six Tips To Make Mealtimes Easier for People With Alzheimer's Disease
- Millions of Americans Are Estimated To Have Alzheimer's Disease
- Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices May Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
- Long-Distance Caregiving: How Can I Help if I'm Far Away?
- If My Parent Has Alzheimer's Disease, Will I Have It Too?
- Do's and Don'ts: Communicating With a Person Who Has Alzheimer's Disease
- Dementia Is an Umbrella Term
- Age-Related Forgetfulness or Signs of Dementia?
- Understanding Different Types of Dementia
- Loneliness and Social Isolation