The Dementia Care Aware Resource Library contains resources and information to support dementia screening, assessment, care planning, and brain health.
Resources are organized by role, topic, and location. You can search the library by entering keywords in the search box below, or filtering the library by audience, topic and/or location.
The library will be updated as new information is available and as we learn what is helpful for you, so please keep coming back!
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2-1-1 San Diego
2‑1‑1 is a free telephone number providing access to local community services. 2‑1‑1 is available in multiple languages, allowing those in need to access information and obtain referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions.
ADL/IADL Checklist
The ADL/IADL Checklist is part of the Dementia Care Aware cognitive health assessment and can be printed or downloaded.
ALZ Companions Respite 
ALZ Companion visits help both care partners and people living with dementia by connecting them with a friend that they can visit weekly. They carefully match the person with a volunteer based on factors like location, personality, and/or interests.
ALZ Direct Connect® Alzheimer's Los Angeles
This service allows healthcare providers to directly link patients and families to Alzheimer’s Los Angeles where they can receive care coordination and psychosocial support, referrals to supportive services (often at no cost), help understanding the disease & navigating its progression, and a 360 approach to care through feedback to the referring provider.
Alzheimer's Project Booklet: Physician Guidelines for the Screening, Evaluation, and Management of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia
This resource created by The Alzheimer's Project Roundtable in 2021, is a comprehensive clinical guide for screening, evaluation, and management of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias.
Alzheimer's Resources for California-Based Medical Professionals
This resource provides information on training and tools for medical professionals, as well as local offices throughout California that offer education, care and support to individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Alzheimer's Los Angeles provides high-quality programs and services to help manage the challenges of caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
Alzheimer’s Orange County
Since 1982, Alzheimer’s Orange County has been Orange County’s center for Alzheimer’s resources. They are dedicated to providing quality care and support services to the thousands of residents of Orange County who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia, and also partnering with local researchers to populate clinical trials to help find a cure.
Alzheimer’s San Diego
Alzheimer's San Diego helps people impacted by dementia, fights dementia stigma, and supports dementia research.
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) California Resource Page
The APDA works tirelessly every day to support and empower those in the community who are impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD). They promote hope and optimism through innovative services, programs, education, and support, while also funding vital research. They are there to help people living with dementia and their loved ones every step of the way.