Dementia Resources

  

Books and Magazines in the Library about Dementia

Adapted Books for Easier Reading

Puzzles for Adults with Dementia

Community Resources to support residents with dementia and their caregivers.

Benevilla

  • 623.526.4404
  • Sun City West Office
  • 13576 Camino Del Sol #22
  • Benevilla C.A.R.E.S.
    • Provides resource based assistance for older adults, caregivers and the community at large.  The highly trained Resource Coordinators manage an extensive database of senior-oriented support services, products and providers throughout Arizona.
  • Benevilla FREE Home Services
    • Provides a little extra assistance to maintain independence. Services are available short- or long-term to those with limited resources and options. Service include help grocery shopping, assisted transportation, business assistance, handyperson, friendly visitors and phone pals.

Banner Health

  • Banner Health - Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
    • Provides information about Dementia with testing and diagnosis information including research and participation in clinical trials.
  • Banner Sun Health Research Institute
    • Provides programs, outpatient clinical care services, support and research opportunities on neuro-degenerative illnesses this includes the Brain Health Check-in that provides free memory and thinking screenings to detect concerns for potential early cognitive impairment. Lists classes and events on dementia.
  • Dementia Untangled Podcast
    • This podcast discussed the complexities of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias and aims to offer expert guidance and support for the millions of family caregivers of Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

    Dementia Friends Memory Cafe

    • 623.832.6637
    • As part of Dementia Friendly Surprise, the Memory Café provides a social and resource place for people living with memory loss and their care partners. The group gathers for coffee and socialization. Caregivers participate in an education and support session while people with memory loss actively participate in a life enrichment group. In person and virtual meeting each month.

    Hospice of the Valley - Dementia Care

    • 602.636.6363
    • Helps improve quality of life for people with all stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias—from those just starting to show signs—to those who are quite advanced. 

    Alzheimer’s Association

    • 800.272.3900, 24/7 Helpline
    • Serves people with memory loss, caregivers, health care professionals and concerned friends/family and provides referrals to local community programs and services, dementia-related education, crisis assistance and emotional support.

    Maricopa County, AZ: Area Agency on Aging                 

    • 602-264-HELP (4357), Toll Free at 888-264-2258, 24-Hour Senior HELP LINE
    • AAA advocates, plans, coordinates, develops and deliver services for adults aged 60+. Provides information, assistance and connects people with meals, transportation, care and additional resources for residents of Maricopa County, Arizona.