Dementia Details Dispatch
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Published monthly, the Dementia Details Dispatch is a free newsletter written especially for Dementia caregivers to keep you updated on the latest developments in the field of Dementia, including newest drugs, studies, suggested articles and books, support groups and tips to help handle the daily stress of being a caregiver.
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Important Web Sites & Phone Numbers
| Resource (click to view website) | Phone number |
| Alzheimer's | |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | 866-232-8484 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR) | 800-438-4380 |
| National Alzheimer's Association |
800-272-3900 |
| The Alzheimer's Store | 800-752-3238 |
| Caregiving | |
| Dementia Caregiver Resources, Inc. | 727-391-9999 |
| National Caregiving Foundation (Caregiver Kit) | 800-930-1357 |
| Elder Law | |
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | 703-942-5711 |
| Geriatric Care Managers | |
| National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers | 520-881-8008 |
| Guardianship | |
| National Guardianship Association | 877-326-5992 |
| Hospice | |
| National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization | 703-837-1500 |
| Identity Theft | |
| Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Hotline | 877-438-4338 |
| Medicaid - Medicare - Social Security | |
| Medicaid | 800-663-4227 |
| Medicare | 800-663-4227 |
| Social Security Administration | 800-772-1213 |
| Mental Health | |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | 703-524-7600 |
| No Solicitations/Do Not Call List | |
| National Do Not Call Registry | 888-382-1222 |
| Other Dementia & Neurological Diseases | |
| American Parkinson Disease Association | 800-223-2732 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association | 800-539-9767 |
| National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) | 800-352-9424 |
| Telecommunications Services | |
| Telecommunications Relay System Information from FTC | 888-225-5322 |
| Veterans Affairs | |
| U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 800-827-1000 |
More Important Phone Numbers
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Free Memory Screenings
Alzheimer's Foundation of America National Screening Day - November 16, 2010

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) spearheads National Memory Screening Day, which provides free, confidential memory screenings to individuals concerned about memory loss with the objective of early detection and intervention. National Memory Screening Day also provides a valuable opportunity to learn more about healthy lifestyle choices for successful aging.
Alzheimer's Foundation of America Community Screenings

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) also provides a listing of free Alzheimer's screenings conducted throughout the year in communities across the country.
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