Resources



Click the title to read a personal essay
I wrote about my mom:

Dying with Dignity





The following are links to helpful websites.

ALZHEIMER'S READING ROOM
The Reading Room is the the number one source of life news for the entire Alzheimer's community. It's goal is to educate, sometimes entertain and empower Alzheimer's caregivers and their families worldwide.
http://www.alzheimersreadingroom.com/

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. This site contains good general information. You can also find a local chapter via the website.
http://www.alz.org/

COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON ALZHEIMER'S 
Available for download. View Facts About Alzheimer's page for a short recap of the report.
2012 Facts and Figures About Alzheimer's Disease

TODAY'S CAREGIVER MAGAZINE
Produced by Caregiver Media Group, which was founded in 1995 and is a leading provider of information, support and guidance for both family and professional caregivers.
You can subscribe to their free newsletter. Spend some time on the site to find out about valuable resources.
http://www.caregiver.com/

U.S. GOVERNMENT SITE (USA.gov)
The U.S. government provides information on resources for caregivers that include: finding an advocate for residents of nursing homes by state, possible government benefits, legal matters (end-of-life issues), long-distance caregiving, and support for caregivers. Click to download the Handbook for Long-Distance Caregivers published by the Family Caregiver Alliance, which serves as a public voice for caregivers. This organization operates programs at the local, state and national levels.
MANY HAPPY RETURNS
The creation of Sarah Reed, Many Happy Returns 1940s and Chatterbox 1950s are sets of cards that help to trigger memories easily and enjoyably. Great conversation starters for friends and family of all ages to enjoy. With the prompts on the back of the cards, it allow elders to share their life with the younger generation. Stimulating for those with failing memory.
Website:  http://www.manyhappyreturns.org
Blog: The AgePage Blog

WOMEN'S HEALTH.gov
A compendium of publications that includes information on alleviating the stress of caregiving.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/caregiver.stress.cfm


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