Amarillo Alzheimer's Academy
Enabling caregivers with information and services to provide fulfilling and dignified lives for victims of Alzheimer's Disease.
Founded in 2003, the Amarillo Alzheimer's Academy is a collaborative effort of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy and the Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle.
The Alzheimer's Academy services include:
- Free consultation with a physician (geriatrician) and the family caregivers of persons diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease
- Medication review by a specialty trained geriatric pharmacist upon request
- Home Safety Check
- Referrals to area resources and Area Agency on Aging programs and other programs serving senior adults
- Assistance finding medical care
- Other activities that the Academy is involved includes public speaking engagements and participation in health fairs
Caregiver Consultations are available, on site or in-home. Contact 806-356-4637 for more information or contact us by email at grace.blunt@ttuhsc.edu.
NEW SERVICE The Alzheimer's Academy has launched an Ask-A-Professional service to on its web page. The service will allow visitors to submit their questions about Alzheimer's disease directly to the Geriatric Division. Frequently Asked Questions or FAQ will be archived on the webpage for future patrons to review. To submit questions to our team please email: askaprofessional.amarillo@ttuhsc.edu.
NEW STUDY A new study is being conducted for Alzheimer's Family Caregivers. The purpose of this study is to determine the training and educational needs of the caregivers of persons with dementia, specifically Alzheimer's in our region. We speculate there is an unmet need for extensive training about Alzheimer's disease. If you are a caregiver for a person affected with Alzheimer's disease, please take a few minutes to complete the following survey: Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Survey This information will guide the development of training programs to be offered through the TTUHSC Geriatrics Division. If you do not have access to a computer, you may call us at (806) 356-4637 and we will mail you a survey.
- AAA offers benefits counseling, caregiver respite, caregiver resources and support group, educational workshops and much more.
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To contact the Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle, call 806-331-2227.
Meet Our Director
Stephanie C. McClure MD
Director of the Amarillo Alzheimer's Academy
Division Chief of Geriatrics
Community Events
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October 06, 2009 - November 17, 2009: Community Medical School, Seven consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning October 06. 5:30-6:00 p.m. Health Screenings, exhibits, and light refreshments at the School of Medicine (1st Floor Lobby), 1400 S. Coulter, Amarillo, TX. 6:00-6:45 p.m. , the presentation will be held at the Harrington Lecture Center, 1300 S. Coulter (adjacent to the School of Medicine building), Amarillo, TX. Please see the Community Medical School flyer for speakers and dates for each.
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October 15, 2009: Senior Fall Festival, North Exhibit Hall of the Amarillo Civic Center, Time: 9:00--2:00 p.m.
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October 28, 2009: Health Disparities Symposium, Harrington Lecture Center, 1300 S. Coulter, Amarillo, TX, Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
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November 17, 2009: National Memory Screening Day 2009, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-School of Medicine, 1400 S. Coulter, Amarillo, TX, Time: 10:00--2:00 p.m.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Groups
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Amarillo-Alzheimer's Support Group at The Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle meets every first Monday from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. except holidays. For more information, contact Caregiver Specialist at 806-331-2227.
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Care Connection, a strategic alliance between the Alzheimer's Foundation of America and Ask Dr. Jamie, is a free telephone support service designed for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses. The sessions are live every Thursday night at 8 p.m. Central Standard Time. Call toll-free: 1-877-232-2992, Guest ID#: 271004#
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Amarillo-Alzheimer's Support Group at the Moore Living Center meets the 3rd Thursday of the month, except holidays at 6:00 p.m. For more information, you may contact Sharon Neal at 806-337-5074 or Barbara Simms at 806-337-4164.
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Amarillo-Alzheimer's Support Group at Seville Estates meets the 2nd Thursday of the month except holidays at 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Tiffany Brandes at 806-351-2105.
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Amarillo-Alzheimer's Support Group at The Cottages at Quail Creek meets the 1st Monday of the month (if a holiday, the 2nd Monday) at 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact The Cottages at Quail Creek at 806-351-2271.
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Amarillo-Tender Hearts Alzheimer's Support Group at The Craig, 5500 W. 9th Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79106, meets every month, but the day and time will vary. Lunch or Dinner is provided at the meeting. For more information, contact Mindy Cagle at The Craig at 806-468-1140.
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Clarendon-Alzheimer's Support Group at the Donley County Senior Citizen's Center meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month except holidays at 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Chandra Christopher at Roadrunner Home Care, 806-259-2597.
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Dumas-Alzheimer's Support Group at Accolade Home Care meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, except holidays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Accolade at 806-934-2000.
LINKS AND INFORMATION ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Disclaimer: The Alzheimer's Association is not responsible for information or advice provided by others, including information on websites that link to Association sites and on third party sites to which the Association links.
Clinical Services
The Senior Assessment Clinic is designed for families to evaluate the unique needs and problems of the older adult. Please see our Comprehensive Assessment Clinic brochure or call 806-351-3777 for an appointment. Update: The Comprehensive Assessment Clinic has moved to our TTUHSC School of Medicine location at 1400 South Coulter, Suite 5100, Amarillo, TX 79106.
The Amarillo Alzheimer's Academy was established through the generosity of the Amarillo Area Foundation-Harrington Foundation and the Mary E. Bivins Foundation