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U.S. Caregiver Resources
(see International Caregiver Resources below)
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Free Caregiver Dashboard, Newsletters, Guides, Online Tools
The Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) website offers a wealth of information for connecting caregivers, caregiver resources, research and policy: https://www.caregiver.org
FCA CareNav™ Online Dashboard (Free to register and provides a dashboard with personalized information that matches your unique caregiving needs)
Monthly Newsletter Caregiver Tips & Tools (Free to subscribe - from Alzheimer's Association California Central Coast Chapter)
"5 Steps to Choosing the Right Nursing Home" (Comprehensive Guide & Checklist by Cutter Law P.C., to assist you when in the process of transitioning your loved one to a nursing home)
"Guide to Transitioning Your Loved One to a Nursing Home" (LLC Attorney Blog providing a wide variety of helpful topics to consider in making your loved one's transition as smooth as possible. Copyright 2024 by Company Sage LLC)
ALZNavigator™ online interactive tool
Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch® clinical studies matching service
Community Resource Finder comprehensive database
Live Well Online Resources interactive tools that help you navigate the personal and emotional challenges of Alzheimer's diagnosis
Articles:
Alzheimer's Association Highlights Unique Challenges that Dementia Caregivers Face and Tips for Supporting Them November 1, 2023
Thou Shalt not Argue April 2023
The Power of Ice Cream Archives, Number 45
Six Things People Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Want Archives, June 2022
Self Care: The Path to Effective Caregiving Archives, Number 59
Archive article categories include dementia care, advocacy, caregiver care, communication, professional care, and safety.
'I'm the Very Same Person You Knew Before:' How to Talk to a Person With Dementia by by Genevieve Glass, being patient, June 4, 2023
5 Things to Never Say to a Person with Alzheimer's by Marie Marley, UsAgainstAlzheimer's, August 2013
Community Help and Support
Community Resource Finder (Alzheimer's Association)
- Programs and Events (by Alzheimer's Association or AARP Family Caregiving)
- Care at Home
- Community Services
- Housing Options
- Medical Services
Support Groups (Alzheimer's Association - Virtually or In-Person)
ALZCONNECTED Message Boards/Online Community Also discussions are available in Spanish (en Español).
Available Programs and Support (Alzheimer's Association)
Education is also available in Spanish in Spanish (en Español).
- 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
- Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances
- Approaching Alzheimer's: First Responder Training
- Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning
- Effective Communication Strategies
- Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research
- Living with Alzheimer's: For people with Alzheimer's
- Living with Alzheimer's: For Caregivers - Early Stage
- Living with Alzheimer's: For Caregivers - Middle Stage
- Living with Alzheimer's: For Caregivers - Late Stage
- Living with Alzheimer's: For Younger - Onset Alzheimer's
- Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
- Wandering
- Home Safety
- Dementia and Driving
- Medication Safety
- 24/7 Wandering Support for a Safe Return (enroll in an wandering response service)
- Technology 101
- Traveling
- Preparing for Emergencies
- Abuse
Alzheimer's/Dementia Stages, Test, Fact Sheet, Resources
7 Stages of Dementia | Symptoms, Progression, and Durations, Dementia Care Central, Updated January 26, 2023
Alzheimer's/Dementia Online Quick Test, Dementia Care Central
National Institute on Aging (NIA) Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
NIA - Support for Families and Alzheimer's Disease Caregivers
Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) - Resources for Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers
Caregiver Health, Stress & Depression
Caregiver Stress Check Resources
6 Steps to Reduce Caregiver Stress (March 31, 2023)
Identifying and Addressing Caregiver Depression
Grief and Loss as Alzheimer's Progresses
Recent Reports
2024 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures Special Report 2024
Veterans and Alzheimer's Disease, Fact Sheet, alzimpact.org, March 2023
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMCNEWS) Recent breakthroughs in Alzheimer's research provide hope for patients, January 24, 2023
VA Dementia Care
Association Applauds Coverage for Veterans Living with Alzheimer's calls on CMS to take VHA's Lead, Alzheimer's Association, March 13, 2023 ⚓
VA Dementia Care (including Alzheimer's Disease), updated 2023
Latest News
Alzheimer's and Other Dementias - Latest News, Treatments & Research
Alzheimer's among Veterans - Latest News & Resources
Therapeutic Activities for Your Loved One
Therapeutic Activities for 3 Main Stages of Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), alzfdn.org
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Virtual Therapeutic Activities Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), The AFA Teal Room - One-Stop Shop for Virtual Therapeutic Activities to enjoy with your loved ones from the safety of your own home. (Includes a "Therapeutic Activity of the Day")
International Caregiver Resources
International - Alzheimer 's Disease International (ADI) Canada - Alzheimer Society of Canada
United Kingdom - Alzheimer's Society (England, Wales, and Northern Ireland)
Australia - Alzheimer's disease | Dementia - Australia
Europe - Alzheimer Europe
whoever refreshes others will be refreshed" (Proverbs 11:25 NIV).
Note: The list of resources above only includes a few of the many resources that are available to you. Our intent was to narrow the scope for you by including links to resources across a variety of topic areas that we thought might be of interest to you; however, you may desire to search for additional resources.