Alzheimers Resources
There are many Alzheimers resources available on the internet. I have reviewed quite a few of them. I will provide the link to the ones that I believe will be the most helpful to you. There are a couple of videos that are available for you to watch online. I really recommend you watch the videos and learn as much as you can about Alzheimer's Disease, especially if you have a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with this disease.
The Brain Tour is a good Alzheimer's Disease resource. This is an interactive tour which explains the effect of the disease on the brain.
The Brain Tour
Alzheimers Resources
TED Talks
This is a Ted Talk on Alzheimers which explains the disease pretty well in just 8 minutes. Researcher Samuel Cohen explains how Alzheimer’s differs from normal memory loss and how that may hold the key for future treatments.
Alzheimer’s Is Not Normal Aging — And We Can Cure It | Samuel Cohen | TED Talks
This is a 14 minute Ted Talk which provides insight into the Alzheimers process and prevention by Neuroscientist Lisa Genova
What you can do to prevent Alzheimer's | Lisa Genova
Alzheimers Research
If you are interested in participating in Alzheimer's Disease research the following link will take you to a research site.
Alzheimers Research
There is a list of the research studies that are accepting volunteers.
Even if you are not interested in participating in research programs, it
is still interesting to see what areas are being researched.
Helpful Websites
Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/
Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return Program
https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/medicalert-safe-return
Benefits Check up from the National Council on aging, over 2500 benefit programs available nationwide
https://www.benefitscheckup.org/
Disaster preparedness- 2018 NADRC: Disaster Planning Toolkit for People Living with Dementia
https://nadrc.acl.gov/node/151
Durable Medical Equipment covered by Medicare
https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/durable-medical-equipment-dme-coverage
Eldercare U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults
Home Health Agency Locater
https://www.medicare.gov/homehealthcompare/search.html
Local Health Departments: Many of these offices have a Resource Center that helps local residents access long-term support systems such as housing assist, transportation, and in-home services.
https://www.naccho.org/membership/lhd-directory
National Adult Day Service Centers
https://www.nadsa.org/consumers/
National Institute on Aging- Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers
National Respite Network: To Find Respite Care and Funding Options In Your Community
https://archrespite.org/consumer-information
Transportation for aging and disabilities
Veterans Benefits and Alzheimer’s Disease
https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Alzheimers_And_Dementia_Care.asp
Do you know what stage of Alzheimer's Disease your loved one is in?
Do you know what to watch for next?
Do you have sitters coming in and need to have a better system to help them provide the best care?
Does your loved one have behaviors that you should be tracking?
Do you have all of the information written down you need when you go to your doctor visits to help them understand what needs you may have?
Do you need help keeping track of appointments, medicines, vital signs, weights, meals, bowels, and behaviors?
The Caregivers Notebook will help you recognize what stage your loved one is in and prepare for what is coming next for your loved one.
It is very important you understand the disease and know what is coming next!
I also have an Alzheimers Blog site
Please check it out if you have time, I believe there is a lot of information you may find helpful.
