Resources
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 24/7 helpline: 1-800-272-3900
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION: alz.org
FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE: www.caregiver.org
GRIEF SHARE GROUPS: Grief recovery support groups in Huntsville, Alabama - GriefShare
YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Dementia Careblazers, Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care
ZINNIA TV – Therapeutic TV for dementia patients
APPS for your devices:
***MY ALZ JOURNEY: HOW TO LIVE WELL WITH DEMENTIA – from Alzheimer’s association – for the patient and/or the caregiver
***ROON- Caregiver resources, videos, educational materials
******LUMOSITY: BRAIN TRAINING – Offers a range of brain training exercises for dementia patients to practice the skills that matter most to them. It includes over 40 activities for memory, speech, logic, problem solving, math, and language skills.
***IT'S DONE! -Features an easy-to-use interface with 40 daily tasks to help with dementia patients “remember to do's.” Users can check off their tasks as they do them and can also create their own task list to remember unique tasks.
MEMORY LANE GAMES -Offers a set of memory games designed to help trigger happy memories, support reminiscing, and promote relaxation.
SINGFIT –A therapeutic music platform designed to help improve the health and mood of the patients with cognitive decline.
MY REEF 3D Aquarium 2HD-Offers a virtual simulation of the soothing aquarium and enables users to look over 40 species of vibrant fish. They are realistic animation's offering dementia patients a therapeutic experience while calmly engaging their minds.
HUNTSVILLE/MADISON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER - $25 a day
2200 Drake Ave. Huntsville, AL
256-880-7094 M-F 7:30 am-4:30 pm
CHRISTY CARE- HUNTSVILLE and HARVEST locations– ***GUIDE partner organization
7262 Governors West NW Suite 111 Huntsville, AL
27669 Capshaw Rd. Harvest, AL
256-604-3117 M-F 7:15am-5:45pm, Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
GRACEFULLY AGING – ***GUIDE partner organization
14267 HWY-231-431 North, Hazel Green, AL 35750
256-808-9667 M-F 7:30am-5:30pm
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-OASIS PROGRAM – A Community Respite Day Care
600 Governors Dr. SW Huntsville, AL
256-428-9422 or Oasis@fbchsv.org Contact: Greg Ellison
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00am-2pm - $50 per day
GENERATIONS ADULT DAY PROGRAM – The Legacy Center.
Calvary Hills: 2900 Fairbanks Avenue, Huntsville, AL
256-777-4224
M-F 8:30am-5:30pm
BROOKDALE HAMPTON COVE.
6379 Hwy 431 S, Owens Crossroads, AL
256-564-8383
CARILLION OAKS.
1770 Slaughter Road, Madison, AL (FEMALES ONLY)
256-500-4424
COUNTRY COTTAGE
4200 Chris Drive SW Huntsville, AL
256-824-9980
HARBORCHASE OF HUNTSVILLE
4801 Whitesport Circle SW Huntsville, AL
256-642-2754
MADISON AT THE RANGE
10801 County Line Road Madison, AL
256-617-6496
MAGNOLIA TRACE
1 Clubhouse Ave. SW Huntsville, AL
256-261-1600
REDSTONE VILLAGE-GRANDVIEW
12000 Turnmeyer Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL
1-800-724-5535
REGENCY RETIREMENT VILLAGE
2004 Max Luther Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL
256-852-0033
RESIDENCES AT WELLPOINT
2940 Mill Run Rd, Owens Crossroads, AL
256-410-8018
The TERRACE at PRICEVILLE
200 Terrace Lane, Decatur, AL
256-260-0400
THE GOLDTON AT JONES FARM
2238 Cecil Ashburn Dr. SE Huntsville, AL
256-429-3008
***GUIDE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
***BROOKS HOME HEALTH CARE
(also offers Adult Day Care)
1812 Pulaski Pike NW, Huntsville, AL
256-469-6659
***HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
2715 Spring Gate Lane
Huntsville, AL
256-913-5838
***PREFERRED CARE AT HOME of GREATER HUNTSVILLE
200 Westside Square Ste. 605, Huntsville, AL
256-427-2790
***RIGHT AT HOME – serving TN and AL.
2045 Cecil Ashburn Dr. Ste 100, Huntsville, AL
256-585-3140
ALABAMA LIFESPAN RESPITE
256-859-8300
Can apply for free respite care
1856 Keats Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL
***SENIOR HELPERS
9009 S. Memorial Pkwy, Ste C,
Huntsville, AL
256-650-2982
CENTER FOR ELDER CARE
3007 Memorial Parkway, SW, Suite B
Huntsville, AL
2nd Friday of the month 1:00pm
Contact: Julie McCormick or Sue Cheek 256-799-2507
ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION
alz.org
Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
HAZEL GREEN UMC
14131 HWY 231 Hazel Green AL
3rd Sunday of the month at 2:00 PM
Contact: Gracie Crouch 256-797-7710
LATHAM UNITED METHODIST
109 Weatherly Rd. Huntsville, AL
First Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am
Contact: Debbie Rose 256-527-9694
RESIDENCES AT WELL POINT
2940 Mill Run Road Owens Crossroads, AL
2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month starting at 10:00 am
256-701-8300
OASIS SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS
First Baptist Church,600 Governors Dr.
Huntsville, AL
2nd and 4th Thursdays at 10:15-11:30 AM – Room 251
Contact: Greg Ellison 256-428-9422
FRIENDS INCORPORATED
(free, staffed by volunteers) - 256-534-4079
701 Andrew Jackson Way NE Suite 212 Huntsville, AL
Open M, W, F 9:00 AM -4:00 PM
ACCESS HUNTSVILLE TRANSIT
Complete application with the department of parking and public transportation
For more information call 256-427-6811 or 256-427-6857, ext.1,
7:00am-5:00pm
ENABLE Madison County (formerly CASA)
also assists with home modifications (ramps, grab bars, vegetable garden, etc…)
256-532-3792
ELDER RIDE (serving Madison, AL)
256-890-7433
7519 Wall Triana Hwy Madison, AL
TRAM FOR RURAL AREAS OF MADISON COUNTY – serving rural Madison County
$10 round trip – requires a ticket - 256-532-3792
819 Cook Ave. Suite 137 Huntsville, AL
MANNA HOUSE – food bank
2110 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL
256-653-7883 CONTACT: FRAN
MEALS ON WHEELS – delivered to your door
2200 Drake Ave. Huntsville, AL
256-382-0920
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES -SNAP OR FOOD STAMPS
2206 Oakwood Ave. Huntsville, AL
256-427-6000
TARCOG – (Legal Assistance for guardianship, power of attorneys, living wills, etc…)
5075 Research Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL - 256-716-2666
CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY-VALLEY ESTATE AND ELDER LAW- 256-273-5109
Zach Anderson, Elder Law Attorney
ELDER LAW FIRM OF CONNIE GLASS - 256-536-9494
2306 Pansy Street SW Huntsville, AL
HUNTSVILLE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – 256-539-2320
Emergency food and financial assistance. Locations in downtown HSV, Toney, and Madison
1001 Monroe St. SW Huntsville, AL
CATHOLIC CENTER OF CONCERN – 256-536-0041
Utilities, housing, food, clothing assistance
COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP - 256-851-9800
Utilities, housing, food, home weatherization, transportation
HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES PROJECT SHARE - 256-535-1200
Utilities assistance
112 Spraggins St. Huntsville, AL
256-883-7035
PRESBYTERIAN APARTMENTS
1-877-295-3747
211 Country Club Ave. NW Huntsville, AL
JOHNSON TOWERS
256-535-2254
216 Seminole Dr. SW Huntsville, AL
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
200 Washington St NE, Huntsville, AL
256-539-0774
STONE MANOR APARTMENTS
7720 Benaroya Ln, SW, Huntsville, AL
256-535-2251
Call 211, tell what services you need in your zip code area and they will connect you to possible resources
TARCOG – Area Agency on Aging for Dekalb, Jackson, Limestone, Madison, and Marshall Co.
5075 Research Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL - 256-716-2666
HUNTSVILLE SENIOR CENTER – Studio 60 – Adult daycare, activities, exercise, multiple classes
2200 Drake Ave Huntsville, AL
256-513-8297
ENABLE Madison County (formerly CASA) – Assists with home modifications (ramps, grab bars) community vegetable garden, transportation, etc… )
701 Andrew Jackson Way NE Huntsville, AL
256-533-7775
CARING STRATEGIES - Senior care management services
600 Blvd South, Suite 104, Huntsville, AL
256-489-7573
A.S.A.P. – American Senior Assistance Program – Senior care management services
2212 Jordan Lane SW, Suite 222, Huntsville, AL
256-382-0426
AMERICAN SENIOR PLACEMENT SERVICES- Assisting with finding the right senior living community for your needs
Contact: Dan Anderson - 256-431-4397
SENIOR ALLIANCE- Assisting in finding the right senior living community for your needs
Contact: Payton Peavey - 256-763-6535
AARP: www.AARP.org or 1-800-654-5572 or 1-855-757-4071
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
101 Sivley Road Huntsville, AL
256-265-1000
CRESTWOOD HOSPITAL
One Hospital Drive Huntsville, AL
256-429-4000
MADISON HOSPITAL
8375 Highway 72 W Madison, AL
256-265-2012
POISON CONTROL
1-800-222-1222
***Call Dr. Khan’s office first if you are a patient - 256-799-2500***
FAMILY SERVICES CENTER (counseling)
256-551-1610
520 Madison Street Huntsville, AL
COVENANT COUNSELING (Christian Counseling)
256-822-2375
1634 Slaughter Road Madison, AL –
UNITY PSYCHIATRIC CARE- (INPATIENT gero-psych facility)
256-964-6700
5315 Millennium Drive NW Huntsville, AL
****DIAL 988 FOR SUICIDE OR CRISIS INTERVENTION***
Department of Human Resources-Elder Abuse Hotline
1-800-458-7214
24 hours a day - 7days a week