Alzheimer’s Association — http://www.alz.org/  
24 hour Helpline: 1.800.272.3900
Hospice — Your loved one's primary care physician may offer Hospice care. The Hospice nurses give extra care and attention beyond checking vital signs and assisting with medical and dietary needs. Hospice care includes sitting you’re your loved one engaging them conversation. Beyond this, the Hospice staff also is diligent in caring for the patient’s family members: weekly phone calls and voice messages offering emotional support, addressing any questions one might have about care and there after.

National Institute of Health (NIH) — http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/   Offers information about DNR,  Hospice, senior health care, living will, financial rights for your or your loved one, health care rights, and health care power of attorney.

“NOLO Law for All” — http://www.nolo.com makes creating your own living will accessible, and some of their books can be found at your local library.

Al-Anon & Alateen — http://al-anon.alateen.org/
Provide a support group, help, and a healing program for individuals who are experiencing or have experienced the ramifications from addiction.

 Alcoholics Anonymous  (AA) -- http://www.aa.org/

Police— local non-emergency & emergency phone numbers 911
Your local police department’s phone number and location generally is found in the beginning white pages of your area’s phone book under the “Government Pages” section. In the “Government” and in the “Government Offices-County” pages you may also find listings such as: “Your city’s” Senior Services, Senior Nutrition Program, Recreation for Seniors/Senior programs/ Senior Center, Senior Citizen Services, Alcohol and Drug Programs, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Social Services, State Health Care, Behavioral health hotline








Help is out there for you and your loved ones. The people on the other end of your phone call or at these organizations are there to help you, and with the right questions they will give you another lead towards finding the solution you’re seeking.

 Be Well….
Jennifer

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