The Utah Chapter supports services which includes increasing public awareness, funding for research and prevention and treatment of those with this degenerative disease of the brain. Our Chapter is here to support families and caregivers who are overwhelmed with the 24-hour care needed by the patient and the financial costs of care. We provide a network of services and education in communities statewide that will support patients and their families. Caregivers in the home and caregivers within residential settings want to do the best job possible for those in their charge. We support their efforts and provide options and knowledge to assist them through our services.

The Utah Chapter’s programs and services are free and available to:
  • Caregivers, their families and the person with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.
  • Healthcare professionals working in the community or within a care center
  • Community & business groups interested in learning about this degenerative brain disease

Give us a call or stop in and visit our office to find out more about the following programs. We would be happy to talk with you.

Phone: (801) 265-1944         Toll Free: 1 (800) 371-6694

HELPLINE - 1-800-371-6694
Our local information and referral Helpline phone number is available during normal business hours to provide information, support, and referrals to area resources. A national 24/7 Helpline is also available day and night at 1-800-272-3900 with translation services as needed. We can help you with:

  • Alzheimer's disease information
  • Safety in the home
  • Coping strategies
  • In-home care services
  • Adult Daycare
  • Support and Education Groups
  • Residential care options
  • Safe Return ID program for wanderers
  • Legal resources
  • Managing challenging behaviors
  • Provide educational materials
  • Senior Clinic or physician resources

SUPPORT AND EDUCATION GROUPS
Local Support Groups meet monthly around the state and are led by trained facilitators. Individuals and their care partners affected by dementia or Alzheimer's disease receive assistance in coping and managing the disease. A complete list of these groups can be found by clicking here.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Classes, workshops and conferences are provided to enhance the skills of caregivers and healthcare professionals caring for individuals with dementia. In addition, you will find booths at health fairs and senior resource programs throughout the year.

SAFE RETURN®
Provides coded bracelets for those who may wander and become lost. The information is stored in a national database so that law enforcement agencies may better assist in returning lost individuals to their families.

CARE CONSULTATION
Individualized assistance, problem-solving and identification of resources is available to individuals with memory loss, care partners and families. This service is provided by trained dementia professionals and can be offered by phone, e-mail or in person.

GIVE RESPITE A TRY™
Provides caregivers with a much needed respite or break from caregiving responsibilities. This program pays for up to three days of free adult daycare for first time clients at a licensed day care site.

RESOURCE LIBRARY
Videos, books, journals and pamphlets are available to the public at no charge. Additional information is also provided here and at www.alz.org.

NEWSLETTERS
A quarterly newsletter provides information about local programs and services as well as caregiver information, new research, legal issues of concern and relevant research updates.