Tahoe Forest Hospital District provides a Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation program.  The program offers exercise for cardiac recovery, pulmonary rehabilitation, seniors or anyone needing to work with nurses and exercise physiologists for an individualized, medically monitored exercise plan. These classes are appropriate for all fitness levels.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tfhd.com/
• Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation - https://www.tfhd.com/cardiacpulmonary-rehabilitation
  

The Achieve Tahoe Program provides year-round adaptive sports and recreation programs for children and adults with physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities.

Services include:

• Adaptive ski and snowboard instruction with PSIA-certified instructors (Dec–April, weather permitting)
• Adaptive summer sports including water skiing, paddle sports, and sailing in the Tahoe and Sacramento areas
• Military adaptive sports camps for veterans and service members with disabilities

Web pages

• Home - https://www.achievetahoe.org/
• FQA - www.achievetahoe.org/about/faq/

The Alzheimer’s Aid Society exists to support those affected by Alzheimer’s disease – the individuals who have the disease, their families, caregivers, and the community.

How they help:

• Providing support groups, compassion, and education throughout the journey of Alzheimer's disease.
• Encouraging and supporting research into causes, improved diagnosis, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Supporting medical research and promoting public awareness.
• Advocating for the medical, social, psychological, and financial needs of those with the disease, their families, and caregivers.
• Promoting public awareness of the needs.
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.alzaid.org/

Families for Early Autism Treatment offers education, resources, advocacy, and support for the Northern California Autism Community.

Web pages

• Home - https://feat.org/
• Contact - https://feat.org/contact/

The Alzheimer's Association seeks to eliminate Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia through:

• Research
• Connecting people to research studies through TrialMatch
• Advocates for policies and laws that support individuals with dementia and their caregivers
• Raises awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
• Safety services
• Care and support for individuals with all forms of dementia (or mild cognitive impairment), family, friends and professional caregivers through a Helpline (800-272-3900, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week)
• Care consultations
• Education workshops
• Conferences
• Support groups for caregivers and a group for persons with Alzheimer's or other dementias in the early stage
• Written and online materials in multiple languages
• Respite grants

Headquarters: 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601

Local Office: 1455 Response Rd suite 190, Sacramento, CA 95815


Web pages

• Home - https://www.alz.org/norcal

Arthritis Foundation serves communities throughout Northeastern California, San Joaquin Valley, and Northern Nevada. Public and corporate funds support research, public information, advocacy, physician referrals, exercise classes, self-help courses, and support groups.

Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) provides lifelong support for individuals with developmental disabilities in Nevada and Placer counties.

Services include:

• Assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation
• Early intervention for children ages 0-3 with or at risk for developmental delays
• Genetic counseling and individual program planning
• Case management and service coordination
• Residential placement and follow-up services
• Referrals and consultation for public and private agencies
• Support for adult artists through Neighborhood Center of the Arts (NCA), including studio and gallery programs
• Life skills and activity center programs focused on creativity, communication, and independence

To qualify, individuals must have a substantial developmental disability such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and/or autism, with onset before age 18.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.altaregional.org/
• Locations & contact info - https://www.altaregional.org/offices

• Home - https://sacbreathe.org/

The UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center (ADC) provides diagnostic work-ups for those who are experiencing significant memory problems.

Web pages

• Home - https://health.ucdavis.edu/alzheimers/
  
  
  

Warmline Family Resource Center offers support for families raising a child with developmental delays, disabilities, or special needs. WarmLine:

• Connects parents with other parents through family events and parent support activities
• Promotes child development and parent/child interaction by sponsoring play groups
• Encourages inclusion of all children in the community and appreciation of their unique value
• Informs parents about systems and services which support children with special needs
• Provides trainings to promote parents' awareness of how to support child development and understanding of their child's special needs
• Empowers parents to develop leadership skills which help them to be active participants in their child's programs and services. Parents are their child's best advocates.
• Offers the opportunity for parent to talk with another parent who is sensitive to their issues and concerns.

There is no charge and no referral needed.


Web pages

• Home - http://www.warmlinefrc.org/
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