Community Resources
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Redwood Caregiver Resource Center - offering support and assistance to caregivers of adults with brain impairments through education, research, services and advocacy.
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CalFresh - federally mandated, state-supervised, and county-operated government entitlement program that provides monthly food benefits to assist low-income households in purchasing the food they need to maintain adequate nutritional levels
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Area 1 Agency on Aging Ombudsman Program - advocate for the rights of residents of skilled nursing and residential care facilities
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Area 1 Agency on Aging HICAP - Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
Web Resources
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Alzheimer's Association - leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research
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Family Caregiver Alliance - a secure online service for quality information, support, and resources for family caregivers of adults with chronic physical or cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s, stroke, Parkinson’s, and other illnesses
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke -Alzheimer’s Info - National supporter of biomedical research provides general information, resources and current research
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Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR) - Current, comprehensive information and resources from the National Institute on Aging. Provides information and referral services via a toll-free number staffed by information specialists