RESOURCES

Whether you're navigating an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis, caring for a loved one, or simply seeking to better understand these conditions, you're not alone.  

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This page offers a collection of trusted resources to help you along the way—from educational materials about Alzheimer’s and other dementias to practical tools for caregiving and emotional and community support for caregivers. We hope these links provide clarity, comfort and connection as you face the challenges of Alzheimer’s with strength and compassion.

Where to Start

  • Helping families navigate options after a diagnosis

    Center for BrainHealth Guide to Proactive Steps (GPS)

    This guide provides a starting point for families to navigate options after a diagnosis.

    Get the Guide
  • Helpful resources and practical information for caregivers

    Senior Attention Caregiver Resource Guide

    Explore helpful resources and practical information for caregivers with this one-stop guide.

    Explore Resources
  • Creating dementia-friendly communities where people live, age and thrive

    Dementia Friendly Dallas

    Through education and support, we can reduce the stigma and isolation of dementia, creating communities where people live, age and thrive.

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Caregiver Support and Engagement Opportunities in North Texas

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be both meaningful and overwhelming. These caregiver resources are here to support you—offering programs that engage your loved one, provide you with much-needed respite and connect you with others who understand your journey.

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CAREGIVER RESPITE PROGRAMS

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Casa de Vida at NorthPark Presbyterian Church

  • Weekly caregiver respite on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

  • Monthly caregiver support group every 4th Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

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Unforgettable Friends at First Unitarian Church of Dallas

  • Weekly caregiver respite on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Making Memories at Westminster Presbyterian Church

  • Biweekly caregiver respite on 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Friday Friends at Wilshire Baptist Church

  • Biweekly caregiver respite two Fridays per month

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

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Connections at Meadows Museum at SMU

  • Memory care program for individuals with early-stage dementia, their care partners and family members to explore the galleries through interactive activities, experiment with different materials to create individual and group projects, and discover works of art through music, dance, literature and storytelling

  • Meets twice monthly during the academic year, and light refreshments are served

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Meaningful Moments at Dallas Museum of Art

  • Art workshops at the Nasher and Dallas Museum of Art to engage individuals with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers

  • Each 90-minute workshop includes art-based activities designed to stimulate the senses, encourage self-expression, rekindle dormant memories, promote social interaction and affirm dignity and self-worth

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Stomping Ground Theater and Training Center

  • Ongoing support group for caregivers that blends therapeutic techniques and improvisational comedy games to help caregivers cultivate ease, joy and flexibility in their relationships and feel more hopeful

  • This fun and interactive program teaches effective communication skills that are specific to the needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementias

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2025-2026 AWARE grant recipient

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Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
800-272-3900

The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline is a free service offering support for people living with dementia, caregivers, families and the public. Connect with a live person who can provide information, local resources, crisis assistance and emotional support.