Client Services- Alzheimer's Project, Inc.

Client Services
ALL services provided for FREE!

Support Groups- An opportunity for caregivers to gain
important knowledge about Alzheimer's disease from
other caregivers. Please see our calendar for upcoming
support group dates and locations.

Alzheimer's Disease Resource Manual for the Big
Bend Area
Published annually and is an excellent reference and
information tool. Please go to our Information and
Resources link to view the Handbook online. If you
would like a hard copy, please visit the office.

Respite Services- Respite is offered on a weekly basis
on-site and can also be provided in home by a trained
volunteer. During this time caregivers can go grocery
shopping, get a hair cut, or take a much needed nap.
On-site respite utilizes socialization and group activities
to keep the clients active throughout the day.
Respite is now being provided on a first-come-
first-served basis to the first 15 patients at Saint Paul's
UMC and 12 at Killearn UMC. Caregivers can make
reservations beginning 5 pm on Fridays.
On-site respite is provided in the Parlor at Saint Paul's
United Methodist Church on every Friday of each month
from 9 am - 3 pm. Dates on calendar page.

Counseling- phone and face-to-face individual
counseling are available in addition to group support. A
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Social
Worker Intern are on staff to talk to you.

Project Lifesaver - A reliable and pro-active rescue
program for persons with Alzheimer's Disease, related
memory disorders, Down's Syndrome, and Autism. This
program was started by Pilot Club of Tallahassee and
Leon County Sheriff's Office. Please contact James
Smith for more information.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers - A six part educational
program for family caregivers of adults. A major objective
of the curriculum is to empower caregivers to take better
care of themselves. For more information please contact
James Smith.

Information and Referral to community sponsors.

Case Assessment/Case Management- Initial and
ongoing case management is provided to clients in order
to assist in finding the services most needed for each
situation.

Volunteer Training- 2.5 hour course to train volunteers
before they provide respite on-site or at the home of a
patient. Please visit the Volunteer information link for
dates and time.

Annual Conference - Spring of each year
Conference organized in conjunction with the Florida
State University College of Medicine and the
Neuroscience Center of Tallahassee Memorial
HealthCare. For more information please visit the
Upcoming Events link.

Annual Caregiver Forum- An opportunity for
caregivers to take time off and educate themselves on
how to become more effective caregivers by learning to
take better care of themselves. Professional panelists,
speakers, and subjects. For more information visit our
Upcoming Events link.