Through funding from the Garvey Institute of Brain Health Sciences, study staff have worked directly with clinicians specializing in dementia care, law enforcement partners around Washington State, and community stakeholders to identify state and local resources for people and families affected by memory loss. Please explore these resources to learn more about this project, potential dementia crises, and what help is available.
Emergency Preparedness
Multiple counties in Washington State, including Clark, King, Snohomish, and Thurston Counties, use Smart911 so families can ensure first responders can access important information, including relevant medical information, emergency contacts, and more.
Links to Partner Resources
The Alzheimer’s Association offers a 24/7 Helpline, available 365 days a year, at no cost to you!
Call the 24/7 Helpline day or night at 1-800-272-3900 to:
- Speak confidentially with master’s-level care consultants who can offer support, answer questions, help in a crisis, and provide information on issues people face every day
- Access support and resources for legal, financial, and care decisions
- Local programs and resources
- Receive assistance in your preferred language
If you live in Washington State and you have recently been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia or you want to plan for this possibility, this toolkit is for you. Care partners, friends and family members of people living with dementia may also find this toolkit useful in helping their loved ones plan ahead.
The Dementia Action Collaborative is a group of public and private partners in Washington State committed to preparing for the growing number of people living with dementia.
Available Resources include:
- Tip Sheets for Family & Care Partners in multiple languages
- Dementia Roadmap English | Spanish | Russian
- Dementia Legal Family Toolkit | Spanish
- Family Caregiver Learning Portal
- Improving Safety for People with Dementia: Info Kit
Area Agencies on Aging provides:
- Information, Resources, and Support for Families & Caregivers
- Information on In-Home & Kinship Caregivers
- Resources for WA CARES & Medicare
Planning Ahead
UW Medicine experts have developed a simple way to document the medical care you would want if you had dementia.
Advance Directive for Dementia website
The Dementia Legal Planning Toolkit helps you think about the kinds of financial and health care decisions you will need to make if you are living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. We have also included some do-it-yourself legal forms to get you started.
Visit the Dementia Legal Planning Toolkit [PDF}
Law Enforcement Partnerships
Learn More About this Project
Please reach out to the research coordinator, Samantha M. Lafontaine MBS, with any inquiries. smlafon@uw.edu (206)-221-8348