South Central

Regional Network Coordinator | Research and Medical Centers with FTD Focus | Support Groups in this Region

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AFTD Regional Network Coordinator

Susan Eissler  eisslers@aol.com

Website for Texas FTD resources:  http://www.ftdtexas.com/

Research and Medical Centers with particular FTD Focus

Washington University, St. Louis

Memory and Aging Project
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
4488 Forest Park Ave., Suite 101
St. Louis, MO  63108

http://alzheimer.wustl.edu

Contact: Dr. John Morris, Director – 314-286-2683

University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center

Kansas University Medical Center
Alzheimer’s Disease Center
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Mail Stop 6002
Kansas City, KS 66160

http://www.kualzheimers.org/index.html

          Contact: 913-588-0555 or 913-588-6820 for the clinic appointment line

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas

Memory Research Unit Alzheimer’s Disease Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd. J4.140
Dallas, Texas 75390-9129

www.utsouthwestern.edu/patientcare/medicalservices/neuro/memory.html

Contact: Kyle Womack, M.D. – 214-648-4565

Support Groups in this Region

Missouri – St. Louis area

Meeting time:
Second Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m.

Location:
Lutheran Senior Services, Laclede Groves Complex
723 South Laclede Station Road
St. Louis, MO  63119

The Laclede Groves Complex is west of Laclede Station Road, between Interstate 44 and Watson Road in the St. Louis suburb of Webster Groves.  From the traffic signal at the main entrance to Laclede Groves, proceed west into the complex. Take the first right, and follow the signs to the 709 Community Information Office.  There is adequate parking in front of the building.

Contact:
Jim Cooper at JimTCooper@yahoo.com.

Texas – Austin area

Meeting time:
Dates and times may vary initially. Contact facilitator for details.

Location:
AGE 3710 Cedar St, Austin, TX 78705.
AGE is on the corner of west 38th St and Cedar a few blocks west of Duval St on 38th. It is the exit for 38th St off of I35.

Contact:
Susan Eissler at 512-863-2652 or eisslers@aol.com or Stephen Fenoglio at jsfenoglio@fenogliolaw.com or 512-347-9944.

Texas - Dallas area (for men)

Meeting time and location:
Dates and times may vary, but usually one time per month over lunch.  Contact facilitator for details.

Contact:
Lee Danis at 972-863-3063 or leedanis@att.net

Texas – Dallas area

Meeting time:
Second Saturday each month, except December, at 11:30 a.m.  Please contact facilitator for specific meeting dates and times.

Location:
Celebration Restaurant (www.celebrationrestaurant.com)
4503 West Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209

Contact:
Doris Booth at debooth@airmail.com

Texas – Fort Worth area

Meeting time:  (be sure to confirm with leader)
One Saturday per month, 10:00 a.m.  Please contact facilitator for specific dates.

Location:
Zorro’s Buffet (www.zorrosbuffet.com)
4421 South Freeway (I-35W and Seminary), Fort Worth, Texas 76115

Contact:

Darlene Ryan at dfwaftd@sbcglobal.net (preferred)
or (817) 929-0628 (evenings only)

Texas – Houston area

Meeting time:
The second Thursday of every month from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Location:
United Cerebral Palsy office (located in the Neighborhood Centers, Inc.
building) 4500 Bissonnet, Suite 350, Bellaire, Texas 77401

*Please enter at the glass doors by the glass brick. Take the elevator or stairs to the 3rd floor, and follow the
signs  directing you to our meeting
.

Contact:
Angela Kimble:   angelakimble@hotmail.com
713-851-9943

Chris Ward: cward@kingwoodcable.com
713-253-5936

Texas – San Antonio area

Meeting time:
Meeting time and location may vary initially.  Please contact facilitator for more information.

Contact:
Anna Ibarra at  ibbyiam@yahoo.com or Dionne Coston at mail4dna@yahoo.com or 210-627-4726.