The Department of Elder Affairs has several programs to support research, services, and care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers.
Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI)
This program utilizes state General Revenue funds to provide caregiver training and support including counseling, consumable medical supplies, and respite for caregiver relief; Memory Disorder Clinics to provide diagnosis, research, treatment, and referral; Model Day Care programs to test new care alternatives, and a Brain Bank to support research. ADI services are provided in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee, which advises the Department regarding legislative, programmatic, and administrative matters that are related to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their caretakers.
Florida Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence (FACE)
The Florida Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence (FACE) is the first of its kind administered by a state agency. FACE supports caregivers and people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias in the community using evidence-based, no-wrong-door strategies. FACE achieves a holistic care model for client and caregiver to address two primary goals: to allow Floridians living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to age-in-place, and to empower family caregivers with increased capacity and stamina. To get connected to a Care Navigator within FACE, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER.
Dementia Care and Cure Initiative (DCCI)
The Dementia Care and Cure Initiative (DCCI) engages communities across Florida to be more dementia caring, promote better care for Floridians affected by dementia, and support research efforts to find a cure.
