Alzheimer's Resources
For additional information about services that can benefit Alzheimer’s patients and their families or caregivers, see "Adult Day Services," "Assessment," "Family Caregiver Support," "Homemakers, Sitters, & In-Home Services," "Housing," "Nursing Homes," and "Respite."
Alzheimer's Association
544-6288
Eastern Tennessee Chapter
2200 Sutherland Avenue, Suite H102, 37919
Provides information about the disease, its diagnosis, and treatment; professional and family caregiving classes; support groups (including by telephone) and referral to support groups; referral to community agencies that offer assistance; and political advocacy. Safe Return program helps to identify, locate, and return to safety people with memory impairments.
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Project Lifesaver
215-5630
Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Special Services Div.
1000 N. Central Building, 37917
Uses radio technology to quickly locate and return wandering persons to their families before they fall victim to the elements, accidents, or predators. For Knox County residents who suffer from a mental disorder (dementia, autism, etc.), tend to wander, and reside with a caregiver. Free.
