Plot TwistsRESOURCE DIRECTORY
Official resources for Arizona families and caregivers across the country. Every link below goes to the organization itself.
URGENT SUPPORT
Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7. You do not have to be suicidal to reach out. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
CLOSE TO HOME
Phoenix-based Alzheimer’s and dementia care, caregiver education, support groups, family services, life-enrichment programs, and research opportunities for people living with memory loss and those who care for them.
602-839-6900Visit official resource ↗A starting point for home- and community-based help, caregiver support, Medicare counseling, legal assistance, meals, and long-term care advocacy.
Visit official resource ↗Medicaid long-term care coverage for qualifying people who need nursing-facility-level care, including services that may be delivered at home or in the community.
1-800-654-8713Visit official resource ↗Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult and learn what happens after a report.
1-877-767-2385Visit official resource ↗Maricopa County support for older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and long-term care residents.
602-264-4357Visit official resource ↗ACROSS THE COUNTRY
A federal public service that connects older adults and families with local services. Call or text trained staff, search by ZIP code, or chat online.
1-800-677-1116Visit official resource ↗Free, confidential guidance from trained specialists for people living with dementia, caregivers, families, and the public.
800-272-3900Visit official resource ↗Evidence-based information about Alzheimer’s caregiving, safety, health, communication, and getting help.
Visit official resource ↗Caregiver education, services by state, practical tools, and support for families caring for adults with chronic or disabling conditions.
800-445-8106Visit official resource ↗THE PLOT 7
Protect dignity. Simplify the setup. Adjust the goal.
Build calm cues and make room for your own rest.
Use music and movement to reconnect without needing the perfect words.
Say it plainly, even on the complicated days.
Start early. Keep one list. Ask qualified professionals for help.
A shared plate can be connection, cue, and comfort.
Meet the feeling first. Then gently change the road.
These suggestions are general education, not individualized medical, legal, or financial advice.