Free Dementia & Alzheimers helplines in California

Struggling to cope with dementia and Alzheimer's? Hotline support is available in California, United States

Noticing a decline in your abilities and a change in who you are as a person can be scary. Reach out to any of 17 hotlines in California, United States that support with dementia and Alzheimer's if you’re experiencing the following symptoms:

• Being easily irritated regardless of knowing it’s nothing you would normally get upset about
• Taking longer to complete tasks you perform regularly
• Finding yourself repeating questions when you are asked something so that you can focus better
• Having a hard time finding the right word
• Sudden changes in mood, agitation
• Confusion about place, like getting confused about where you are at the moment
• Wandering or getting lost in neighborhoods you know well
• You become paranoid and feel like everyone is working against you

Everyone responds to receiving the diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer’s differently. It’s normal if you feel anger, grief, confusion, or even relief knowing what’s happening with you. So many people around the world are going through the same thing at this very moment.

Coping with dementia and Alzheimer’s is a highly personal experience. It might feel easier to isolate yourself. However, research has revealed that people who reach out in times like these are more likely to find a positive meaning in this experience.