NC Alzheimer’s Support Program
One primary statewide initiative is the North Carolina
Alzheimer’s Support Program (NC-ASP). The purpose of this program is
to provide basic public support by delivering critical core services
to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, their
families and caregivers. The NC-ASP intends to build community capacity
to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia through
a coordinated network of supportive resources. The program also aims
to strengthen the ability of family caregivers to provide quality long-term
care at home longer.
The NC-ASP provides outreach, information
and referral, individualized assistance, training, education and emotional
support to persons dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia. In addition,
the program offers consultation, technical assistance, and research
support to aging and adult services staff and local provider organizations.
The NC-ASP helps guide professionals as they develop, implement, and
manage community-based programs that provide relevant support services
to dementia families and caregivers across the state.
The NC Division of Aging and Adult Services
(DAAS) has been involved in Alzheimer’s Support
since 1984. The Division was initially responding to a US Administration
on Aging initiative to involve state units on aging in the development
of services for Alzheimer’s families. DAAS receives an annual allocation from
the NC General Assembly for Alzheimer’s Support Program activities.
The amount of this state appropriation has remained the same for over
twenty years. The core services provided by the NC-ASP are, and will
continue to be, a critical part of meeting the needs of a rapidly growing
Alzheimer’s and dementia community.
Through the NC-ASP, the Division of
Aging and Adult Services established key partnerships with the following
organizations to serve as state resources for dementia-specific programs
and services. These organizations provide expertise and a variety of
resources to help North Carolina
residents better understand Alzheimer’s and dementia and prepare for
the responsibilities of caregiving.
Duke Aging Center Family Support Program 1-800-672-4213
The Duke Family Support Program (DFSP)
is a North Carolina one-stop
clearinghouse, crises hotline, and technical assistance center for
families and professionals concerned about or caring for people with
memory disorders. DFSP staff help with care
decisions, coping strategies and provide current research updates on
dementia and options for participation in Alzheimer’s and/or caregiver
research. The DFSP has a strong focus on family caregivers and developed
and distributed numerous educational products to assist both professionals
and families with dementia care. This program gained national and international
recognition for its work and evidence-based expertise. Its link to
the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Duke University
makes the DFSP a highly valuable asset to the residents of North
Carolina. See www.dukefamilysupport.org for a
list of additional services and educational resources available through
the Duke Family Support Program.
Alzheimer’s Association
The local Alzheimer’s Association is
an important state resource for dementia-specific expertise, information
and assistance, training, education and family support. The two state
Chapters provide a broad range of resources, programs and services
for individuals with dementia, families, caregivers, volunteers, residential
care professionals and health care providers.
Services include:
- Information and Referral (I & R): Provide
I & R services through a 24-hour toll-free Helpline, website and
in-office meetings. Individualized information packets on dementia
and care-related issues are available upon request.
- Care Consultation: Assist with needs assessment, basic care planning, problem-solving and
on-going support to develop coping strategies and make informed decisions
about care and services.
- Family Counseling: Help individuals and families come to terms with diagnosis, obtain information
and advice about treatment options, and maximize quality of life throughout
the course of the illness.
- Support Groups: Maintain a statewide network of community-based family support groups.
Provide facilitator training for support group development as well
as on-going education and technical assistance.
- Training: Provide specialized statewide training through workshops, conferences,
in-services, seminars and community awareness programs. Educational
opportunities serve family members, professional caregivers, long-term
care residential facilities and home and community-based programs.
- Educational Materials: Distribute quarterly newsletters and information on
upcoming training events. Maintain a library of publications on Alzheimer’s
disease and related disorders, current research, caregiving approaches
and other dementia care-related issues.
For more information on available programs
and services, please contact the Chapter nearest you:
Alzheimer's Association - Eastern NC Chapter
400 Oberlin Road, Suite
208, Raleigh, NC 27605
Helpline: 1-800-228-8738
919-832-3732
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Alzheimer's Association - Western Carolina Chapter
3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215
24-Hour Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
704-532-7390
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Last updated: March 24, 2008
