In the Autonomous Region of the Azores there are specific support services for people with dementia and their caregivers. In addition to the Alzheimer Açores Association, it may be helpful to consult other services available in the region.
Gabinete do Cuidador Informal
Located at the health centre for your area of residence, it guides caregivers in identifying the most suitable solutions, including recognition of the Informal Caregiver Status and requesting caregiver respite. More information: apoioaocuidador.azores.gov.p
Social benefits and supplements
Including support for nappies and incontinence pads, can be requested through the Azores Social Security Institute or the Integrated Citizen Support Network (RIAC). More information: https://www.seg-social.pt/
Regime Jurídico do Maior Acompanhado
A support measure to protect the well-being of the adult and to ensure the exercise of their rights and duties; it may be requested by the person themselves, by family members or by the Public Prosecutor. More information: Regime do Maior Acompanhado
Programa Novos Idosos
Personalised support, financial assistance and services to improve quality of life and help people remain in the community. More information: Novos Idosos
Programa Estou Aqui Adultos
A wristband with an emergency code to help locate disoriented or unconscious adults. More information: Estou Aqui Adultos
Serviço de Teleassistência
A remote support line offering 24/7 telephone assistance with an emergency wristband or pendant; free of charge for people on low incomes. More information: Cruz Vermelha – Teleassistência
Plataforma Regional de Produtos de Apoio
Provides the Regional Assistive Products Bank for the loan or rental of assistive products, and the Assistive Products Allocation System, which provides for the free and universal allocation of assistive products. More information: SAPA-RAA
Rede Regional de Cuidados Paliativos
Support aimed at people with serious, progressive or terminal illness and their caregivers, in hospital units or at home. Referral must be made by the family doctor or by the hospital services.
Centro de Dia Especializado para Pessoas com Demência da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Angra do Heroísmo
Terceira Island. More information: https://www.scmah.pt/centro-de-dia
Unidade de Dia Especializada em Demências
Of the Casa de Saúde do Espírito Santo, Angra do Heroísmo – More information: Irmãs Hospitaleiras - Angra do Heroísmo