Caregiver Resources for those living in North Carolina
Dementia Alliance of NC: Go-to resource for local support on dementia-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s; 100% of donated funds remain within the state
Alzheimer’s Association - Eastern North Carolina Chapter: Excellent education and information at the national level
Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program
Dispatch Health: Urgent Care that comes to your home
GeriatRx: Get off of harmful medications with drug deprescribing and precision medicine programs
Galberth Health: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists who specialize in Dementia
EMS $60 Subscription Program, Wake County
Request a Silver Alert - Call 911 FIRST; if unhappy with how it is handled contact NC Center for Missing Persons
Project LifeSaver - National program to enhance locating missing persons with Dementia (among other illnesses); FREE in Wake County
Non-Emergency number, Wake County: 919-829-1911
Adult Protective Services, Wake County: 919-212-7264
CIT: Crisis Intervention Training for law officers. Ask for one of these when calling 911
Memory Care Kits, Wake County Library
Accepting the Challenge videos: dementia education
Senior Living in the Triangle including list of Long Term Care (LTC) options
Ombudsman: Contact for concerns in Assisted Living/Nursing Homes
Veteran Service Officers, Wake County