This page is under construction! (Michigan but also national info)
Moving to residential care/nursing home
1. https://bpc.caregiver.org/caregivers/search - this search engine will help find places in your area
2. https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx - this one is run by the Administration for Community Living and they have a phone number (sometimes easier to talk with someone!)
3. the Alzheimer's Association recommends calling the HelpLine to get more information about the Care Consultation program which can help (I would also recommend you ask if they can assign a social worker to you - that person can also help): 1 (800) 272-3900
Dementia friendly Service (formerly Saline): https://www.dementiafriendlyservices.org/
Alz. Association Care Consultation - the Alz. Association recommends calling the HelpLine to get more information because they can also put you in touch with other resources as well: 1 (800) 272-3900
ALZConnected - Free online discussion boards, register here: https://alzconnected.org/
Dementia Friendly Saline - another local group that provides amazing resources and experiences to both caregivers and folks with dementia. See their website here: https://www.dfsaline.org/ or email Lori to get on their listserv ltvenable@att.net
Jewish Family Services - offers different programs: https://jfsannarbor.org/services/
Respite programs - The area agency on aging has a new respite care voucher program (for folks age 60+) https://www.caregiverrespiteprogram.org/ and this website lists other respite programs in the area https://seniorresourceconnectmi.org/respite-options-in-washtenaw-county/
Global Deterioration Scale - helps to understand the stages of cognitive decline. See checklist available on the VA website here: https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn21/pdf/gds_basic_package.pdf
And more information on the Alz.org website here: https://www.alz.org/media/kansascity/documents/stages_of_alzheimers.pdf