Alzheimer's Association of the Central Coast
Helpline
The Alzheimer's Association Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year in 140 languages. Our staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about all aspects of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Care Consultation
Our professional staff is dedicated to helping people navigate through the difficult decisions and uncertainties people with Alzheimer’s and their families face at every stage of the disease. We can provide care consultation services to you by telephone, e-mail or in person. These include:
- Assessment of needs
- Assistance with planning and problem solving
- Supportive listening
Phone: Call us toll-free, anytime, day or night, at 800.272.3900
Support Groups
Family members and caregivers have the opportunity to share information, develop caregiving skills, and provide mutual support in a small group setting. Our trained facilitators offer groups catered specifically to adult children caregivers, spouse caregivers, and persons with dementia, as well as general support groups. Support group listing. You can also check our online calendar of events for support group listings.
Educational Programs
We offer many educational programs that address the specific interests of the general public, individuals with the disease and their families. We provide short presentations to community groups and organizations who want to learn more about the Alzheimer's Association and what we provide to our communities. Our workshops for family members provide more in-depth instruction on caregiving skills, planning for the future as care needs change, and how to use local resources along the way. Our training for professionals in the eldercare industry provide for specific skill development in numerous areas of care responsibilities and tasks.
Respite Care
Each of our counties has dedicated funds designed to provide limited respite for caregivers. For more information and an application for respite, contact the following: In Ventura County: 805.484.6028; Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: 805.892.4259; San Luis Obispo 805.547.3830; Kern County: 661.912.3053.