North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services
Additional State Publications and Resources
- NC Alzheimer’s and Dementia Web
Resource List
- *Hospitalization Happens: a publication to help people with memory disorders
and their families.
- *Acute Hospitalization and Alzheimer's Disease
- A Special Kind of Care: an Alzheimer's publication for hospital staff. This booklet is also
available with text only (alznopct.pdf). *Additional
copies of both hospitalization publications are available at
cost through ADEAR at
1-800-438-4380.
- Bathing
without a Battle: Creating a Better Bathing Experience
for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: CD-
ROM and video package teaches person-centered methods for
making the bathing experience more
enjoyable. Research has shown that the methods and principles
displayed on this CD and video will make a positive difference
in bathing for both people with dementia and their caregivers.
- Black Mountain Center: The Black Mountain Center is a state-sponsored facility
(DHHS – Division of
Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services)
with a specialized dementia program located in Black Mountain, NC.
The Center provides services and supports to individuals and families
affected by lifelong disabilities and Alzheimer’s disease. Based on
a person and family- centered philosophy, the Black Mountain Center
is recognized for its excellence in care and treatment. In addition
to direct services, the Center provides family and community education
in support of effective partnerships to build community capacity.
- North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR): provides a list of long-term care facilities in the state, including adult care homes and nursing homes that have special care units or programs for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders.
Last updated: March 24, 2008