Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Alzheimer’s Association of Monterey County: The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading national voice for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, and their families and caregivers. While the staff are rightfully proud of their many programs and services  – education, patient and family service, advocacy and research – Director Sherry Williams says, “I believe our most important role is to speak for those who are no longer able to advocate on their own behalf.” Sherry and her staff at the Monterey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association are an invaluable asset to our community.

Health Projects Center helps family caregivers care for their loved ones and themselves through many programs. Two programs most often used by Central Coast Senior Services, Inc. clients are:

Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center (Del Mar Website) offers services for family caregivers
(family members or friends) of adults living with a brain impairment such as:

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Stroke
• Dementia
• Huntington’s disease
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Brain tumors or brain injury
• Mild cognitive impairment
• Other conditions that may cause memory loss or confusion

Monterey Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP website)

Dr. Trish McKeon: Dr. Trish McKeon has 35 years experience in helping patients and families understand and cope with Alzheimer’s, memory loss, brain injury, and other cognitive disorders.

ElderConsult:  ElderConsult Geriatric Medicine is a house calls practice providing premium medical care to patients. Their staff includes board-certified Geriatricians (physician specialist in care of elders) and Geriatric Nurse Practitioners. They are experts in medical and behavioral challenges. Their San Francisco Bay Area practice has extended to services within Monterey County.

Stanford Center for Memory Disorders:  The Stanford Center for Memory Disorders is dedicated to the fight against cognitive decline. There are many different causes of memory loss, and an accurate diagnosis by an experienced team is essential to getting the best treatment.

The Center is one of approximately 30 National Institutes of Health (NIH) designated Alzheimer’s Disease Centers in the United States, as well as a designated Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.