Local & National Dementia Care Resources
A dementia-friendly community supports inclusion, dignity, and understanding. Everyone deserves respect and opportunities to participate fully in community life. Small actions—like patience, kindness, and awareness—make a big difference. Dementia Friendly Baker County (DFBC) connects you with programs and services that support safety, well-being, and quality of life for people living with dementia and their care partners.
Take Me Home Program
A photo-based safety program that helps law enforcement assist individuals with dementia when they are found in the community.
What it provides:
- Emergency contact information
- Physical description
- Known routines and special needs
This information helps officers communicate effectively, locate the person’s home or care partner, and manage emergencies.
For details: Contact the Baker County Sheriff’s Department; Phone 541-523-6415.
Lift-Assist Service
If your loved one has fallen and cannot get up, call 911 and ask for a lift-assist.
Heart ‘n Home Hospice & Palliative Care – Baker
Provides compassionate care for individuals with an end of life diagnosis, addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and educational needs.
Phone: 541-524-7688
Alzheimer’s Association
Visit alz.org for extensive resources on:
- Living well with dementia
- Caregiving strategies
- Dementia prevention and research updates
St. Alphonsus Memory Center – Boise, ID
Provides comprehensive assessments to determine whether memory changes are part of normal aging or may indicate dementia.
No referral is needed.
To schedule an appointment: Call (208) 302-5400.
Positive Approach to Care® by Teepa Snow
A leading resource for understanding dementia and improving care strategies. The website offers articles, videos, real-time conversations, and practical tips to help you respond effectively to memory impairment and behavioral changes.
Visit TeepaSnow.com for information, and access extensive videos at the “Teepa Snow Channel” on YouTube.
Suggested Readings
- Dementia Home Care by Tracy Cram Perkins
- Dementia Beyond Drugs by G. Allen Power M.D.
- Changing Brain – A Positive Approach to Dementia Care by Teepa Snow
- The Care Reconnect – A Caregiver’s Guide for Alzheimer’s: 200 Activities by Teepa Snow
- When is Enough Enough? A Positive Approach to Finding Balance in a Caring Life by Teepa Snow
- Loving Someone Who Has Dementia by Pauline G. Boss
- Day to Day living with Dementia, Mayo Clinic by Angela M. Lunde
- Travelers to Unimaginable Lands by Dasha Kipper
*All books are available at the Baker County library.
Questions or Concerns?
If you or someone you care about has concerns about memory or thinking, talk with your healthcare provider, a memory clinic, geriatric psychiatrist, and connect with local Dementia Friendly Community initiatives. Early intervention can determine if memory concerns are from other causes and early diagnosis will help both the individual and care partner adjust to and plan for changes.
