Need more help finding dementia care?

Yes. These tools are here when you have a little time to get organized. Fill them out at your pace. They stay on this phone or computer, and you can download a PDF to share with family or take to an appointment. They're free, and you don't need an account.

Which tools can I fill out?

You can fill out a first-steps list, tour checklists, a care information sheet, a money worksheet, and a saved list. They stay on this device, and you don't need an account.

What do I do first? About 10 minutes A calm list for this week, this month, and the next few months, with a PDF you can keep. Tour checklists About 20 minutes Compare up to three places side by side, mark red flags, and print your notes. Care information sheet About 25 minutes The basics another person would need, plus a one-page fridge sheet for emergencies. Money worksheet About 15 minutes A monthly budget, a cost comparison, and benefits to ask about, with no promises about who qualifies. My saved list A few minutes The pages and providers you saved on this device, ready to download.

Where can I read short guides?

You can read a plain-words guide to paying for care, and short answers to common questions about memory care, wandering, legal papers, and more.

Help paying for care Medicaid, Medicare, VA help, and more, in plain words. Short answers Wandering, driving, costs, legal papers, respite, and more.

This is general information to help you get started. It is not legal, medical, or financial advice. Rules and benefits change. Check with your local agency, your doctor, or a trusted advisor before you decide.