Vital Minds Indy Brain Health Initiative

Vital Minds is an initiative uniting individuals and organizations across Marion County to strengthen support systems for those at risk of and affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Co-led by the Marion County Public Health Department and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter, Vital Minds aims to build a more dementia-friendly community by promoting education, advancing public health strategies, and supporting care partners/caregivers at every stage.

Email: bold@marionhealth.org

Phone: 317-221-2097

 

  • CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
    • Marion County’s Area Agency on Aging
    • Coordinates care plans for in-home services for older adults and people of any age with disabilities, delivers meals to homes and neighborhood meal sites, operates senior transportation services, offers caregiver support and resources, conducts home accessibility assessments and modifications, provides information about available public and private programs and services related to aging, disability, and family caregiving, and more.
  • Eskenazi Aging Brain Care Center
    • The Aging Brain Care program functions under the Sandra Eskenazi Center for Brain Care Innovation at Eskenazi Health. The care team delivers evidence-based care in home, community and clinical settings. Care coordinator assistants serve as the primary link between patients, their caregivers and the clinical team.

Phone Number: (317)880-2224

  • Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Indiana Chapter Education
    • Offers free education programs featuring the latest information on dementia-related topics, including living with Alzheimer’s disease, caregiver training and more.
    • The Empowered Caregiver series aims to equip caregivers with more tools and knowledge such as managing dementia behaviors and supporting independence of their loved one.

 

  • Dementia Friendly Indianapolis
    • Multi-sector community initiative that connects those living with dementia and their care partners to resources, training, and events.

 

  • Ascension St. Vincent Center for Healthy Aging
    • Dementia Education Seminars
      • Ascension St. Vincent offers one-day dementia education seminars for caregivers to learn more about essential tools and practical strategies to enhance the lives of their loved ones.
    • Senior Matters Series
      • Ascension St. Vincent offers events focusing on different senior matters, such as safeguarding your Medicare benefits and having a healthy mind and body.
    • Event Schedule & Registration

 

  • Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Indiana Chapter Education
    • Offers free education programs featuring the latest information on dementia-related topics, including living with Alzheimer’s disease, caregiver training and more.
    • The Empowered Caregiver series aims to equip caregivers with more tools and knowledge such as managing dementia behaviors and supporting independence of their loved one.

 

  • Dementia Friendly Indianapolis
    • Multi-sector community initiative that connects those living with dementia and their care partners to resources, training, and events.

 

  • Ascension St. Vincent Center for Healthy Aging
    • Dementia Education Seminars
      • Ascension St. Vincent offers one-day dementia education seminars for caregivers to learn more about essential tools and practical strategies to enhance the lives of their loved ones.
    • Senior Matters Series
      • Ascension St. Vincent offers events focusing on different senior matters, such as safeguarding your Medicare benefits and having a healthy mind and body.
    • Event Schedule & Registration

 

Support Services for Individuals Living with Dementia and Care Partners/Caregivers

  • Caregiver Way – Joy’s House
    • Caregiver Way features informational content (videos, articles, etc.) and a social platform to connect with other caregivers in five categories: Self-Care, Caring for Your Loved One, Financial & Legal, End-of-Life Care, and Life After Caregiving.
  • My ALZJourney App
    • My ALZJourney is a free mobile app that offers personalized support for newly diagnosed individuals and their care partners. My ALZ Journey provides tolls to navigate the early stages of Alzheimer’s, another dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
    • App is available in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  • ALZConnected Online Community
    • Free online forum for caregivers and individuals living with dementia.

Adult Day services (ADS) are available throughout Marion County. ADS offers a social environment through planned program activities while providing professional care. Each adult day has different care capacities.