Programs and Services

The Idaho Commission on Aging provides oversight and focus to the Stand By You Program, which is a collaboration of service providers.  The program has been established in the ten southwest counties of Idaho, serviced by the Area III Agency on Aging,  with planned expansion in the five northern counties, serviced by the Area I Agency on Aging.

Alzheimer's Disease "Stand By You" Program

The Stand By You program is a collaborative partnership of services offering hope and help to individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, your caregivers and families, as you face complex issues

A complete network of services is available at no charge, providing information and assistance, counseling, education, training and respite services for caregivers desiring temporary relief.

Toll Free Number:  1-800-859-0324
Call today and you will be connected to a trained professional.

"Stand By You" Network of Services Include:

• Information and assistance by phone

• Personal assessment and referral to needed services

• Monthly orientation and education

• In-depth nine week training course

• Explanation of available benefits, coordination of services

• Counseling services for individuals, couples and families

• Respite services to provide caregivers with rest and relief

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Whether you have just discovered that you or someone for whom you care has Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, or if you have been coping with issues associated with Alzheimer's Disease for some time, the Stand By You Program is here to help.

Personal Assessment

Talking with a skilled Family Advisor will help you become aware of your needs and concerns.  The Family Advisor will help you address these issues.

Monthly Orientations

Monthly orientations provide general information about the disease process and steps to take.

Nine Week Training

During the nine week training course, you will learn:

• How to anticipate your needs and the needs of your family over time

• How to protect yourself and your family with financial and legal planning

• What to expect from the use of medications available currently

• How to take care of yourself and your family physically and mentally

• How to keep your home safe

• How to problem solve

Counseling

Relationships and responsibilities change over time.  Talk over your concerns with a trained counselor.

Respite for Caregivers

To give caregivers a break from their responsibilities, respite is available in home or outside the home.

Program Partners

Program partners are committed to helping you and your family with personal, social and physical challenges.

Click here for more information about Idaho's Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Project; the Stand By You Program.

Click here to print a Stand By You Program brochure.  You must have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to read this file.  Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free.

Pam Catt-Oliason, Program Planning & Development Specialist, can be contacted at ICOA, (208) 334-3833, or by email at pcattoli@aging.idaho.gov for more information about the Stand By You Program.