Telephone support and consultation center | *8889
Information, guidance and support for families dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's – free of charge
What is it?
Support and Advice Center 8889* of the association EMDA Association Designed to provide initial information, guidance, and support to family members of people with dementia and Alzheimer's. This is a place to turn to when needed – a human, experienced, and understanding address that will help organize, direct to relevant services, and provide initial answers to questions that concern families with dementia (including Alzheimer's).
Support and Advice Center 8889* – Free of charge
A listening ear and advice for family members and patients. You can call from any phone.
Who is it for?
The *8889 service is intended primarily for families who are already dealing with Alzheimer's or other dementias and need specific guidance:
- Spouses, children, and relatives of a person living with dementia – often the primary caregivers
- People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), suspected or diagnosed
- Professionals who care for people living with dementia and seek professional guidance
What topics can we contact you about?
You can contact us at *8889 for assistance on a wide range of dementia-related issues, including:
- Dealing with behavioral difficulties of a person with dementia
- Information aboutEMDA services and continued relevant support
(For example – support groups, events, kits) - Questions regarding complementary assistance sources for EMDA (daycare centers, municipalities, professionals, etc.)
- Basic information about the rights of families with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Initial guidance on possible steps down the road
Important Information:
The *8889 center provides initial information . In more complex cases, we can refer you to the appropriate service or professional.
Center 8889* Does not provide medical or legal advice, but general guidance only.
Support and Advice Center 8889* – Free of charge
A listening ear and advice for family members and patients. You can call from any phone.
Who answers your questions?
Amada's 8889* support and counseling center is staffed by professionals and volunteers who have undergone specialized training by Amada. The response is provided from familiarity with the world of families dealing with dementia, and from a desire to provide humane, respectful, and practical guidance.
איך זה עובד?
Call * 8889 , then:
- If there is Answer, you can receive information, guidance and initial support.
- If NO response, Leave a message with your contact information, and we will get back to you as soon as possible..
Support and Advice Center 8889* – Free of charge
A listening ear and advice for family members and patients. You can call from any phone.
Additional languages
Service 8889* Also available in additional languages: Arabic, English, Russian, French, Dutch and Spanish.
If you need a response in another language, leave a message in Hebrew and specify the requested language.
Need more personal and in-depth guidance?
In addition to the 8889* support and consultation center , EMDA also offers:
- Zoom consultation with an expert – One-time, personal and professional service, for a fee.
- Telam Program – Individual support – three meetings with a specialist social worker and two years of guidance and telephone support
More ways to get support from us
- Support groups in 70 localities, And in zoom (usually meets once a month)
- Closed support group on Facebook (For consultation and sharing)
- Silent WhatsApp community (With daily tip, event invitations and more)
- Useful content on the site: Articles, Blog, Webinars, Dementia Guide, and more
- Hundreds Events per year throughout the country (lectures, seminars, conferences, workshops)
Support and Advice Center 8889* – Free of charge
and a variety of other solutions for families