Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can be overwhelming – but you’re not alone. Durham and neighboring communities are home to a growing network of support services, care providers, and educational resources tailored for families navigating memory loss. Whether you’re seeking a diagnosis, caregiver support, in-home care, or long-term memory care, this guide will help connect you with trusted local options.
Here’s how to start.
🧑🤝🧑 Step 1: Find Emotional and Peer Support
Caregiving can be isolating. Local support groups offer a lifeline of understanding, advice, and shared experience.
- Duke Dementia Family Support Program
Offers free virtual and in-person support groups for caregivers and people living with dementia. Specialized sessions are available for African American families, long-term care situations, and early-stage memory loss.
📞 (919) 660-7510 - Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern NC Chapter
24/7 helpline (800-272-3900), local support groups, and free education sessions for caregivers across the region. - Dementia Alliance of North Carolina
Based in Raleigh but supporting Durham families with statewide resources, education, and peer connections.
📞 (919) 832-3732 - Durham Center for Senior Life
Offers monthly caregiver support groups, resource navigation, and respite care assistance.
📞 (919) 688-8247 ext. 103 - Project C.A.R.E.
A statewide program offering coordinated care options and funding support for unpaid caregivers of people with dementia.
🏠 Step 2: Explore In-Home Dementia Care Options
For families looking to support loved ones at home, these agencies provide trained caregivers for personal care, medication reminders, and companionship.
- Comfort Keepers – Durham
Specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia support with individualized care plans.
📍 NC 54, Durham | 📞 (919) 338-2044 - Visiting Angels – Durham
Offers flexible care options from a few hours a week to 24/7 coverage.
📞 (919) 321-2159 - Home Instead – Durham
Dementia-trained caregivers focused on maintaining routines and reducing confusion.
📞 (919) 479-4600 - East Carolina Home Care
Serving Durham with in-home memory care and light housekeeping.
🏡 Step 3: Consider Memory Care Communities
When in-home care is no longer sustainable, memory care facilities offer 24/7 support in secure, structured environments.
- Croasdaile Village – The Magnolia
A continuing care retirement community offering specialized memory care services.
📍 2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy, Durham | 📞 (919) 384-2000 - Carolina Reserve of Durham
Offers a secure memory care wing with a personalized approach to care.
📍 Durham, NC - Brighton Gardens of Raleigh
Located nearby, this facility uses the Reminiscence Program for dementia support and therapy.
📍 3101 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh | 📞 (919) 571-1123
🧪 Step 4: Connect with Research and Diagnosis Support
If you’re seeking diagnosis, participating in research, or looking for cutting-edge therapies, these programs can help:
- Duke-UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
A collaborative hub for clinical trials, early detection research, and caregiver education. - Duke Memory Disorders Clinic
Offers diagnosis, treatment plans, and clinical trial access for patients in early or mid-stages of dementia.
📍 Duke Clinics Building | 📞 (919) 668-7600
💡 Final Tips for Caregivers
- Keep a folder with medical documents, medications, and legal paperwork like power of attorney.
- Ask for help. Use respite care or adult day programs to give yourself breaks.
- Plan ahead. Think through safety, legal, and financial needs early – before a crisis hits.
📬 Have a resource to add?
We’re always updating our resource guides. If you’re part of a support group, care organization, or church ministry offering Alzheimer’s support in South Durham, email wes.platt@southpointaccess.news.
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