Care Partner Resources
FINANCIAL PLANNING AS A CARE PARTNER
There are many financial considerations associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Budgeting and planning for current and long-term care costs and other expenses can help as you navigate your loved one’s diagnosis.
FINDING LONG-TERM CARE FOR A PERSON WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA
As Alzheimer’s disease and dementia progress, care partners may find they can no longer care for their loved one at home. Learn more about residential care types, how to find the right residential care option and more.
ANSWERS TO YOUR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA
The Alzheimer’s and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center, a service of the National Institute on Aging, has live information specialists available to assist people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. They are available Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To contact the ADEAR Center, call 800-438-4380800-438-4380 or email adear@nia.nih.gov. Information specialists cannot provide medical advice. They offer support with:
- Answers to specific questions about Alzheimer’s disease
- Referrals to local support services
- Spanish-language resources
- Free publications about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia-related topics
- More
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
As a care partner, you may have access to paid family and medical leave.
MAINTAINING A CARE PLAN
A care plan is a document to help you keep track of your loved one’s important information – including health conditions, care needs and current treatments. Use this form to help you create and maintain a care plan.