The Care Roundtable of The Alzheimer's Project focuses on support for
caregivers and aims to strengthen the local network of services
available to people living with dementia and their families.
Providers, experts in dementia, family caregivers, residential and day
care providers, public safety representatives, and community
organizations collaborate and meet to discuss strategies to help
improve the system of care for individuals impacted by the disease.
The Care Roundtable’s efforts are highlighted through numerous
programs in the community such as:
- The Family
Caregiver Support Program offers relief to those caring for
residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias by
providing a seamless system of home and community-based caregiver
support services. Southern Caregiver Resource Center provides
respite, case management, assessments, counseling, and support
groups as part of the program.
- The Caregiver Coalition
of San Diego is a volunteer group of senior service providers
that work to identify and address the needs of caregivers through
education, support, advocacy, and member collaboration. They provide
free information and limited services, with referrals to other
services as needed.
- The Take Me Home Program, headed by the San
Diego County Sheriff's Department, is a regional photo-based
information system designed to assist law enforcement during
encounters with community members who have a disability or other
limiting condition, such as dementia.
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Dementia-Friendly Activities Toolkit: Families and caregivers
play a critical role in helping people with dementia to stay
engaged. This toolkit includes activities and resources that support
the needs of people living with dementia and make it easier for them
to remain engaged in pleasurable and interesting activities. When
using this toolkit, remember to be flexible with the activities and
adjust as needed. Track what works and doesn’t work to improve your
next activity. Use and share this toolkit in your community:
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Communication Tip Card: Dementia can affect a person’s
ability to communicate with others. This can become increasingly
challenging and frustrating for the person living with dementia and
their caregivers. The Dementia Communication Card is designed to
help caregivers facilitate positive and compassionate interactions
between the person with dementia and members of the community. For
example, during a dental visit a caregiver may wish to hand the card
to the dental hygienist. Or, during a trip to a restaurant, the
caregiver could hand the card to the server. The tip card is
available in the below languages:
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Caregiver Handbook
If you are taking care of a loved one or someone is caring
for you, this handbook will help. It is designed both as a road map
and document file for your journey. We are proud to present our
latest edition, click on the links below to access the handbook in
various languages:
For more information about the Care Roundtable, please contact the
Caregiver Programs and Outreach Coordinator at Matthew.Parcasio@sdcounty.ca.gov.
