Our Mission
The Alzheimer's Resource Service at Indiana University Health offers support, education, resources and compassion to those with Alzheimer's, their loved ones and care providers in our South Central Indiana.
About the Alzheimer's Resource Service
The Alzheimer's Resource Service (ARS) is a service of IU Health Bloomington Community Health. We seek to provide support, resources and assistance to those with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and their families. We also work with professional staff who support those with a diagnosis. All services are offered to the community at NO CHARGE, thanks to the Bloomington Hospital Foundation and IU Health Bloomington Hospital.
Our office is located at 333 E. Miller Dr. in Bloomington, IN. Typically, the educators at ARS work Monday through Friday, although they do not keep regular office hours. All appointments must be scheduled in advance to ensure that the educators will be in.
Meet the Staff
Dayna Thompson, M.S., Ed.S., LMHC
Dayna is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been with IU Health since 2006. She has been trained in Positive Approach to Care (PAC) since 2016. She currently heads up the Alzheimer's Resource Service and serves as Alzheimer's Educator. Dayna is responsible for client consultation and counseling, community and professional education, outreach, professional collaboration and consultation and service coordination and development.
Amanda Mosier, CDP, CDCM, SSD
Amanda is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Dementia Care Manager with a background in Social work, Program planning and Medical Administration. Amanda has over 15 years of experience in Dementia Care and is the Community Lead for Bloomington's movement for Dementia Friendly America. She has been Positive Approach to Care (PAC) certified since 2017. She is a Community Health Coordinator at the Alzheimer's Resource Service and organizes educational and outreach events, facilitates support groups and is developing social outreach programs to create a more Dementia Friendly Community.
The Alzheimer's Resource Service provides services to eleven Indiana counties:
Brown, Daviess, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Orange, Owen and Washington.
Services
Individual Consultation: Consultation is available in our offices, over the phone, via e-mail, and in home (on an as needed basis). At this time, we do not have walk-in hours, so please call ahead or send us a message below to schedule an appointment. During your consultation you may:
Speak with an Alzheimer's Educator to determine the best course of action for your personal situation.
Learn about resources and supports in your area.
Learn to navigate the emotional terrain of a dementia diagnosis.
Discuss practical tips for navigating day-to-day challenges.
Support Groups: Support groups are available for caregivers, as well as those with a diagnosis. Availability and dates vary depending on county of residence. Please contact us or check the "events" page to find out about support groups in your area.
Education: The Alzheimer's Resource Service prides itself on the educational programs we provide. Groups can request programs to be tailored to their needs and interests. Our educators also have many pre-prepared topics to choose from. We offer standard "lecture" programs as well as a more interactive "Virtual Dementia Tour."
Resource Library: There are many books, DVDs and pamphlets available in our office. Please feel free to browse our collection and borrow select items.
Professional Consultation: It takes a village to support those with Alzheimer's disease and their loved ones. We love to work with other professionals in a collaborative effort to provide the best and most appropriate care for each individual.
Travel and Respite Vouchers: We offer a limited number of travel and respite (caregiving) vouchers to those who are interested in attending our services but unable to do so, due to caregiving duties or mobility limitations. Please contact us to learn if you are eligible for this support.
Dementia Friendly Initiatives: The ARS offers training and recognition of businesses and organizations who seek to improve their practices in an effort to be more inclusive and supportive of those living with dementia in our community. Our staff also oversees several community based committees working on a variety of initiatives to make our community more “dementia friendly.”
Current committees are : Legal and Financial, Healthcare and Social Services, Public Space (including commerce), Transportation, and Community Dementia Alliance (people living with dementia and their care partners).
“If you have a loved one who shows signs of dementia, there is no more important step you can take than getting in touch with Dayna Thompson, an extraordinary professional. The headline on her website says it all: “You are not alone.” Thompson’s office is a veritable lifeline.””