The Alzheimer's Resource Center takes pride in offering support and service in many areas.  You are encouraged to contact us for more information about any of our services. 

Family Support                                                                     Advocacy

Self-help group meetings provide time                                       The ARC participates in programs advising state and
for members to help each other cope                                       federal legislators of the needs of Alzheimer's families.
in a friendly, warm atmosphere of mutual
support and hope.

One of the main goals of the Alzheimer's Resource Center is to ease the burden of the families in our area by providing a network of support services for the families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. Please call, email or stop by our office if you are in need of information regarding the effects or care of a loved one that suffers from dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
We want to share the care with you.

                                                        Overview of the Alzheimer's Resource Center Services

Office where families and caregivers can come for information and support.
Periodic newsletter publications
Books, pamphlets, brocures available
Monthly family support groups
Caregiver helplines
Peer counseling
Training for nursing home employees
Training for families and caregivers
Guest speaker and training services for students
Speaker's Bureau
Programs for civic groups, churches, etc.
Health fair participation
Annual educational conference
Quarterly sitter training and family caregiver classes
Respite Grant Program
Interaction with Statewide Support Group in Montgomery, AL
Director Membership of Governor's Study Committee for Alzheimer's Disease
Certified dementia trainer on staff
Annual Professional Caregiver's Workshop with Continuing Education Units
Project Lifesaver bracelets provided by the Pilot Club of Dothan and Pilot Internation Foundation.
Information on In-Home Sitter Program available th rough the Council on Aging
Information on Autopsies (which must be pre-arranged for an Alzheimer's patient)
Referrals to free legal information through the Council on Aging
Telephone Support Group
Special video programs for schools and ministers
Annual fundraising events including Walk to Remember and Secretary's Day Luncheon


*****All of our services are provided at no charge. Our annual Alzheimer's Walk makes this possible. We make sure that every family is offered the help they need to the best of our knowledge and ability. This includes receiving a book, The 36-Hour Day, and any other educational material we have available.