AD Rapid Referral
For those living with and caring for those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), understanding what AD is, how it can impact their life, as well as what resources are available to them can offer essential support for living well with AD.
Benefits of Rapid Referral
| Improves | Connects | Enhances |
|---|---|---|
| understanding about AD diagnosis and treatment, which can empower as well as help prepare for the future, especially in early AD | patients and caregivers to local resources, social-engagement programs, support groups, safety services, tools and more for better planning, coping with, and management of AD | coordination of care, access to various programs and services, and ability to participate in clinical trials |
Ways to start a Rapid Referral:
- Find your local chapter on the Alzheimer’s Association® site: https://www.alz.org/local_resources/find_your_local_chapter
- Reach out to the Alzheimer’s Association® 24/7 helpline: 1-800-272-2900
- Alzheimer’s Los Angeles: https://www.alzheimersla.org/for-professionals/referring-clients/
- CaringKind New York: https://www.caringkindnyc.org/ckconnection/
References
Alzheimer’s Association®. Programs and Support. https://www.alz.org/help-support/i-have-alz/programs-support
Alzheimer’s Association®. Treatments and Research. https://www.alz.org/help-support/i-have-alz/treatments-research
Alzheimer’s Association®. Safety. https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety
Alzheimer’s Association®. Get Involved with Your Local Chapter. https://www.alz.org/local_resources/find_your_local_chapter
All URLs accessed November 1, 2022.
