If you are not sure whether this applies to you, ask anyway. We would rather tell you than have you not call.
Before you rule yourself out
These are the reasons families most often decide not to call us. None of them is a reason.
Many of the people we help are still waiting for one, or have decided not to seek one yet.
You can refer yourself. So can a neighbor, a church, or a paramedic.
There is no charge and no means test. We do not ask what you earn.
Earlier is easier. The whole point is reaching you before the emergency room does.
The actual criteria
Eligibility is self-attested — you tell us, and we take your word for it. There is nothing to prove and nothing to upload.
Or you are caring for someone who does, even if you live elsewhere yourself.
A diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's — or no diagnosis, but memory or confusion is making life unsafe.
The unpaid family member, partner, or friend. Not a paid professional carer.
The awkward questions
Both come up constantly, and both have the same answer: call us anyway.
This hub is funded by Manatee and can only take on its residents. That is a funding rule, not a judgment about your situation. Ask us anyway and we will point you at the right service where you are — that is a phone call we are happy to make.
Extremely common, and not a reason to stay away. A great deal of what we do supports the carer and does not need the person with dementia to agree to anything at all.
