Patients and Caregivers

More than 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease and that number is growing. Education and awareness can help families seek care sooner and feel less alone in the journey. The North Texas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (NT-ADRC) provides patients and caregivers with research opportunities and education resources to improve their understanding of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Our team works to provide patients and their caregivers with the latest in medical therapy, nutrition, and ongoing brain scans and monitoring of symptoms to help patients and their families make decisions about upcoming healthcare and lifestyle concerns, such as when to stop driving and when to consider full-time care.

The Alzheimer’s Disease Center holds a monthly caregiver support group to help the families of our patients, as well as numerous outreach activities such as community seminars and conferences relating to brain health, Alzheimer’s disease, and research.

Resources

General Resources

• Alzheimer's Association – Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter
• The Senior Source – Resources for seniors in Dallas
• Advance Care Planning – Texas Health and Human Services
• Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging Data – Centers for Disease Control
• Resources and Support for Family Caregivers – Texas Health and Human Services
• Dementia Friendly Dallas
• Dementia Friendly Fort Worth
• Dallas Area Agency on Aging – Community Council of Greater Dallas
• The MIND Diet: A Detailed Guide for Beginners – Healthline

UT Southwestern Programs and Services

• UT Southwestern's Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit – An inpatient unit at Clements University Hospital specifically for older adults
• Hospital Elder Life Program at UT Southwestern – An article about the program
• Neurology Clinic – Memory at James W. Aston Ambulatory Care Center
• Neuropsychology Service
• Alzheimer's Disease Services
• Geriatric Services
• Memory Disorder Services
• Dementia Services

National Institute on Aging Infographics

• Steps to Take After a Dementia Diagnosis
• What To Know About High Blood Pressure as You Age
• What Is Lewy Body Dementia?
• What Is Brain Health?
• Take Care of Yourself as a Caregiver
• Six Tips To Make Mealtimes Easier for People With Alzheimer's Disease
• Millions of Americans Are Estimated To Have Alzheimer's Disease
• Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices May Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
• Long-Distance Caregiving: How Can I Help if I'm Far Away?
• If My Parent Has Alzheimer's Disease, Will I Have It Too?
• Do's and Don'ts: Communicating With a Person Who Has Alzheimer's Disease
• Dementia Is an Umbrella Term
• Age-Related Forgetfulness or Signs of Dementia?
• Understanding Different Types of Dementia
• Loneliness and Social Isolation