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Alzheimer's Tennessee outlines 24/7 helpline, Memory Cafe and outreach services to support caregivers
Summary
Linda Johnson of Alzheimer's Tennessee described the organization's statewide helpline, adult day program and new Memory Cafe for people in early stages of dementia; she said the group helps with Silver Alert sign-ups and offers a virtual dementia tour for first responders at no charge.
Linda Johnson, director of programs for Alzheimer's Tennessee, told the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues that Alzheimer's Tennessee was founded in 1983 and operates a statewide 24/7 helpline to assist families and caregivers.
"We have a 24 hour, 7 day a week helpline," Johnson said. She said calls to the helpline generate an email to staff; if an after-hours call needs immediate attention they will return the call, otherwise staff follow up the next business day.
Johnson described programs and…
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