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Alzheimer’s Association, AARP, Senior Blue Book and 2-1-1 detail helplines, training and navigation to aid caregivers
Summary
Nonprofit and private partners outlined 24/7 helplines, caregiver education, fraud-prevention programs, printed and online resource guides, and an upgraded 2-1-1 service-navigation model to help older adults and caregivers find services statewide.
Four statewide resource organizations explained how they help older adults and caregivers find services and support.
Raven, program director for the Alzheimer’s Association Utah chapter, emphasized the association’s 24/7 helpline and caregiver education series. “The greatest one I really wanna point you towards is our 24/7 helpline,” she said, calling it a place to reach dementia specialists and dementia-trained clinicians in more than 200 languages. Raven promoted the Empowered Caregiver education series — five sessions available in person or online — and urged early clinical conversations because treatments can modify progression for some people living with Alzheimer’s…
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