Subspecialty Programs
The Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center at Rhode Island Hospital
Local Resources
Adult Day Services Case Management Programs Geriatric Care Managers Housing for Seniors Connecticut Elder Services Massachusetts Elder Services Legal Services Medicare Information Prescription Assistance Programs Online Resource Materials Senior Centers Assisted Living Alzheimer Units Skilled Nursing Facility Alzheimer Units Caregiver Support Groups
General Information and Referral
- Alzheimer’s Association, RI Chapter 421-0008
Obtain listings for caregiver support groups in your area as well as local resource and referral information
- Elder Care Locator 1-800-677-1116
Nationwide service to help families find information about community services for seniors anywhere in the United States
- Elder Information Specialists
Check with your local Senior Center for contact information- Available to assist with questions and concerns about programs and services for seniors
- Hospice Care @ Visiting Nurse Health Services, 682-2100
- Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs (DEA) 462-4000
Home care, Health Insurance, heating assistance, Legal services, pharmacy assistance, protective services, Senior Companion, Adult Day Services, Case Management, Referral Assistance
- The Department of Health & Human Services- Administration on Aging, (202)
Follow links to “Elders & Families” to find information on topics such as Alzheimers, caregiver resources and elder rights
- THE POINT, 462-4444
Get valuable information on topics such as long term care, community care options, Medicare, Medicaid, social security, heating housing transportation respite care or care giver support.
- Bristol- Cornerstone 254-9629
- Coventry- Cornerstone 822-6212
- Cranston- Dept. of Senior Services 461-1000
- Hope Alzheimer’s Center 946-9220
- Victoria Court 946-5522
- Greenville- Dora C. Howard 949-3890
- Little Compton-Nancy Brayton Osborn CDC 635-2358
- Middletown-Forest Farm Adult Day Services 849-8326
- North Providence- Fruit Hill Day Canter 353-5805
- Generations Adult Day Health Center 725-6400
- Pawtucket- New Horizons 727-0950
- Providence- Crystal Pavilion Adult Day Services 272-3887
- Jewish Seniors Agency 351-2440
- Wakefield- S. Kingstown Adult Day Services 783-8736
- Warren-Willows Adult Day Care 245-2323
- Warwick-Cornerstone Adult Day- Alzheimer’s Clinic 738-8295
- Cornerstone Apponaugh Day Center 739-2847
- Westerly- Westerly Adult Day Services 596-1336
- Woonsocket- Alternative Adult Care 766-0516
- DEA Home and Community Care Program 462-0570 or local community center:
- Aquidneck Island: Child and Family Service of Newport 845-2270
- East Bay: East Bay Community Action 437-1000
- Kent County: Westbay Community Action 732-4660
- Northwest: Tri-Town Community Action 351-2750
- Providence: Meals on Wheels of RI 351-6700
- South County/Coventry: C.R.A., Inc. 822-6208
- Meet with families to assess senior’s needs and develop a comprehensive plan.
- Assist with appointments, interviews and paperwork
- Private pay on fee for service basis
- Medicare and Medicaid will not pay for GCM services
- CMS Nursing Home Compare Site – allows consumers to compare facilities throughout the U.S. on various quality measures
- RI Assisted Living Association 435-8882
Assisted Living lists and resources
- RI Department of Health, 222-2566
- Maintains lists of nursing homes and quality comparisons
- Nursing home inspection reports also accessible
- Department of Elderly Affairs 462-4000
Obtain up-to-date listings for subsidized housings, retirement communities and assisted living facilities
- New Lifestyles
- Order free catalogs for senior housing/Alzheimer & Dementia –Specific facilities
- Get helpful information on questions to ask when selecting a nursing home, and finding the most suitable housing for your loved one’s needs
- DEA Legal Counselor 462-0537
- Helps elders obtain legal assistance, conducts educational workshops
- RI Bar association Legal Information and Referrals for the Elderly 521-5040
- Contact DEA to obtain RI Forms for the Durable power of attorney 462-4000
- Massachusetts: Contact The Department of Elderly Affairs 1-617-727-7750
- Connecticut: Contact The Department of Social Services-Aging Service:
- Legal Terms:
- Advance Directives-written instructions indicating the medical care that persons wish or decline if unable to communicate their wishes, may be revoked at any time.
- Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care- allows persons to appoint an agent to make health care decisions on the person’s behalf. The agent has the legal authority to make the medical treatment choices a person would have made for themselves if able to do so.
- Living Will- Individuals direct their physicians as to which life-sustaining medical procedures they wish to utilize or stop, if such procedures only serve to prolong the dying process.
- Paperwork and requirements will vary in each state. You should execute your advanced directives for your state of residence.
- Part A- Premium free portion of Medicare, covering hospital stays at skilled nursing facilities, home health care services, psychiatric and hospice inpatient care, up to a 60 day stay.
- Part B-Medical insurance portion of Medicare. Covers physician services and outpatient hospital care. Monthly premiums are paid by enrollees and by contributions by the federal government. Deductible paid by enrollees.
- Part C- Medicare Advantage available for persons who are eligible for A but enrolled in B. Private health insurance companies can contract with the federal government to offer Medicare benefits through their own policies. Through managed care companies will offer benefits at lower costs and with benefits not typically offered through Medicare.
- Part D-Prescription Drug Coverage covering both brand name and generic prescription drugs through participating pharmacies. Everyone with Medicare is eligible for this plan regardless of income, resources, health status or current prescription expenses. Enrollees are responsible for a monthly premium and part of the prescription costs.
- Enrollment information available at the Department of Elderly Affairs in the respective state, and the State Department of Health. Local pharmacies may also assist with enrollment questions.
- Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) – NIA/NIH AD education site for caregivers and professionals – contains excellent publications to download or purchase on topics such as “Making your Home Safe”, etc. Spanish language versions available also. http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers
- The Alzheimer’s Store - http://www.alzstore.com/ Retails educational materials and helpful items, including safety aids for patients and caregivers.
- Blenheim- Newport 849-0031
303 Valley Road
Middletown, RI 02842
www.benchmarkquality.com
102 apartments - Capitol Ridge At Providence 521-0090
700 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
www.benchmarkquality.com
160 apartments - Epoch Assisted Living on Blackstone Boulevard 273-6565
353 Blackstone Boulevard
Providence, RI 02906
www.epochsi.com
93 assisted living apartments, 55 skilled nursing beds - Epoch Assisted Living on the East Side 275-0682
One Butler Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
National Alzheimer’s Association, Read about the latest research in Alzheimer’s Disease and national resources for seniors and caregivers
Adult Day Services:
Licensed centers provide frail and functionally challenged adults, including those with Alzheimer’s Disease and related Dementia, with care and supervision in a safe environment. Services include therapeutic, recreation, health services, and respite for caregivers. Payment for services are based on income. Eligibility for co-pay programs is determined by the local center.
Case Management Programs:
Case managers from local community agencies work with elders 60 or older to assess the elders needs and develop a plan to help homebound, frail or disabled seniors remain home with supportive care. Based on eligibility, home health aide or homemaker services, adult day services, meals on wheels or senior companion services may be available through the Department of Elderly Affairs.
Geriatric Care Managers, (617)426-3533:
Specialists who assist seniors and their families to plan for and implement ways to allow for the greatest degree of independence safety and comfort.
Housing for Seniors:
Connecticut Elder Services:
Specific elder care agencies cover the many towns inclusive of the state of Connecticut. To locate the agency that covers your county, or to obtain additional information and resources, you may call:
The Department of Social Services- Aging Services Division in state 1-866-218-6631
Out of state 1-860-424-5274
The Connecticut Human Services Information Line 2-1-1
Area Agencies on Aging 1-800-994-9422
Specific elder care agencies cover the many towns inclusive of the state of Massachusetts. To locate the agency that covers your county, or to obtain additional information and resources you may call:
Elder Care Services and Programs 1-617-727-7750
The Massachusetts 24 hour abuse reporting hotline 1-800-922-2275
MASS Health (Medicaid) 1-800-841-2900
Legal Services/Advanced Directives:
for health care and living will
In state 1-866-218-6631
Out of state 1-860-424-5274
A person becomes eligible for Medicare 3 months before the month of their 65th birthday until 3 months after their 65th birthday. A financial penalty may be imposed if a person doesn’t enroll when becoming eligible. Below is some general information on the 4 categories of Medicare, visit the Medicare website at www.medicare.gov or call the local Department of Elderly Affairs for more information.
Medicare enrollment help available through local pharmacies and DEA
Medicaid: 800-638-6833
Social Security administration/Medicare: 800-772-1213
Prescription Assistance Programs:
Some pharmaceutical companies provide free medication for patients who meet their eligibility requirements. However, all medications are not covered. The following organizations also offer assistance
Healthwell Foundation: 800-675-8416
Most centers offer free membership and have fees or donations associated with meals and special events. Contact your local senior center for specific payment information.
Barrington Senior Center 247-1926
281 County Road
Bristol-Benjamin Church Senior Center 253-8458
1020 Hope Street
Central Falls-Ralph J. Holden Community Center 727-7425
361 Cowden Street
Charlestown Senior Center 364-9955
Ninigret Park
Coventry Senior Center 822-9175
50 Wood Street
Cranston Senior Center 461-1000
1070 Cranston Street
Cumberland Senior Center 334-2555
1464 Diamond Hill Rd.
E. Greenwich Senior Services 886-8669
125 Main Street
E. Providence Senior Center 435-7800
610 Waterman Avenue
Glocester- Senior Center 710-9860
1210 Putnam Pike
Jamestown Senior Center 423-2658
6 West St
Johnston Senior Center 944-3343
14 Priscilla Lane
Lincoln Senior Center 723-3270
40 Chapel Street
Middletown Senior Center 849-8823
650 Green End Ave.
Narragansett Senior Center 782-0675
53Mumford Rd
Newport:
Edward King House 846-7426
35 King Street
Florence Gray Senior Center 849-7243
1 Park Holm
Martin Luther King Center 846-4828
20 West Broadway
North Kingstown Senior Center 268-1590
10 Beach St.
North Providence-Salvatore Mancini Resource Center 231-0742
2 Atlantic Blvd.
Pawtucket- Leon Mathieu Senior Center 728-7582
Portsmouth Senior Center 683-4106
110 Bristol Ferry Rd.
Providence:
Davinci Community Center 272-7474
470 Charles Street
Elmwood Community Center 461-7940
155 Niagara Street
Federal Hill Community Center 421-4722
9 Courtland Street
Fox Point Senior Center 751-2217
90 Ives Street
Hamilton House 831-1800
276 Angell Street
Hartford Park Senior Center 521-1180
20 Syracuse Street
Jewish Community Center 861-8800
401 Elmgrove Avenue
Lillian Feinstein Senior Center 455-3888
1085 Chalkstone Avenue
Nickerson House Senior Center 351-2241
133 Delaine Street
Silver Lake Center 944-8300
529 Plainfield Street
St. Martin de Porres Senior Center 274-6783
160 Cranston Street
Washington Park Center 461-6650
42 Jillson Street
Westminster Senior Center 274-6900
133 Mathewson Street
Richmond- Adult Center 539-6144
1168 Main Street
Smithfield- Senior Center 949-4590
1 William J. Hawkins Trail
South Kingstown- The Center 789-0268
25 St. Dominic Road
Tiverton Senior Center 625-6790
207 Canonicus Road
Warren- Senior Center 247-1930
20 Libbey Lane
Warwick:
Jonah Community Center 739-1305
830 Oakland Beach Road
Pilgrim Senior Center 463-3474
27 Pilgrim Parkway
West Warwick- Senior Center 822-4450
20 Factory Street
Westerly- Senior Center 596-2404
39 State Street
Woonsocket- Senior Center 766-3734
84 Social Street
Assisted Living-Alzheimer Units
Payment for assisted living is determined by the facility guidelines and dependant on the services offered and an individual’s financial situation. Contact the assisted living facility for specific information.