Community Resources

Alzheimer’s Los Angeles

Alzheimer’s Los Angeles provides support, education and resources to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in the Los Angeles area.

Alzheimer’s Association – California Southland Chapter

The California Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association offers a wide range of services, including support groups, educational programs and a 24-hour helpline. They also have a website with a wealth of information on Alzheimer’s disease, including information on diagnosis, treatment and caregiving.

USC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

USC ADRC, part of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, conducts research on the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as developing new therapies for the condition. They also provide patient care, education and support for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

Keck Medicine of USC Memory and Aging Center

The Keck Medicine of USC Memory and Aging Center provides comprehensive care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and their families, including diagnostic evaluations, treatment and support services.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health provides a variety of services to older adults, including those with Alzheimer’s disease and their families, such as in-home support services.

​City of Los Angeles Department of Aging

The department offers a wide range of services and programs for older adults and their families, including support groups and counseling services specifically for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Huntington Health Senior Care Network Resource Center

The resource center offers a free telephone service to assist with identifying a wide range of community resources related to aging, health, social services, in-home care, transportation and more.

L.A. Care Health Plan

This is a public health plan that provides resources and support to people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers in Los Angeles. They offer a range of services, including case management, support groups and educational programs.

UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program

The UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program provides comprehensive care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and their families, including diagnostic evaluations, treatment and support services.

Alzheimer’s Association

This organization provides information, support, and resources for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. They offer a 24-hour helpline, support groups and educational programs. They also have a website with a wide range of information on Alzheimer’s disease, including information on diagnosis, treatment and caregiving.

National Institute on Aging

The NIA is a government organization that provides information on aging and age-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease. Their website has a wealth of information on the latest Alzheimer’s disease research, as well as information on caregiving and support services.

Family Caregiver Alliance

This organization provides information, education and support for family caregivers. They offer a range of services, including counseling, support groups and training programs.

Alzheimer’s Disease International

This is a global federation of Alzheimer’s organizations, which provides information and support for people with dementia and their caregivers. They also have a website with a wide range of information on Alzheimer’s disease, including information on diagnosis, treatment and caregiving.

AARP and Alzheimer’s Association Community Resource Finder

This is a resource for people who have Alzheimer’s disease, or know someone who does, to connect with support groups, medical care, housing and home health care. It is a comprehensive resource finder to help ensure that those with Alzheimer’s get what they need.

Hispanic Americans and Alzheimer’s Disease

This Alzheimer’s Association resource discusses the disproportionate effects of Alzheimer’s on the Hispanic community and health inequities that Latino/a Americans face in health care. It provides volunteer opportunities and community resources led by fellow Latino/a people.

Black Americans and Alzheimer’s Disease

This Alzheimer’s Association resource details information on the disproportionate effects of Alzheimer’s on the Black community and the historical discrimination and exploitation of Black Americans in research. It provides information about studies that are committed to ending inequities in science affecting Black Americans.

Indigenous Americans and Alzheimer’s Disease

This Alzheimer’s Association resource discusses the disproportionate effect of Alzheimer’s on the Native American community and provides culturally relevant resources. Researchers of Indigenous heritage discuss their work surrounding how Alzheimer’s affects those of Native descent.

Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and Alzheimer’s Disease

This Alzheimer’s Association resource allows people of AAPI heritage to connect with Alzheimer’s resources that are for the Asian community. It  discusses how Alzheimer’s can uniquely affect the AAPI community, and offers culturally sensitive resources.