1 in 5 Latinos in the U.S. Are Unpaid Family Caregivers
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the Ad Council are offering support, tips, planning resources, legal/financial guidance, and more to Latino families with a new public service announcement. Read more at the Market Watch article. Caregivers are also encouraged to visit AARP’s...
View Resource12 Tips for Promoting Regular Sleep & Alzheimer's
About.com presents a 12-point list of tips to help caregivers promote regular sleep patterns in someone with dementia.
View Resource24/7 Helpline
The Alzheimer's Association provides a 24/7 helpline with reliable information and support to those who need assistance.
View Resource6 Signs of Caregiver Burn Out
The American Association for Retired People identifies the six signs of caregiver burnout and includes links to caregiver stress management tips.
View ResourceAggression and Anger
The Alzheimer's Association provides good advice on how to cope with aggressive behavior and understand its cause in some one with dementia.
View ResourceAll About Adult Day Services
The American Association for Retired People (AARP) describes what adult day services are about, how to figure out if they are a good fit, and how payment works for them. The AARP also includes links to community services that can help with care.
View ResourceAlzheimer's Caregiving Tips: Bathing
The Alzheimer's Association provides a set of safety tips for before and after bathing.
View ResourceAlzheimer's: Making Mealtimes Easier
The Mayo Clinic describes what causes eating problems in a person with dementia and how best to ensure good nutrition.
View ResourceAnxiety and Agitation
The Alzheimer's Association provides good advice on how to respond to agitated behavior and understand its cause in some one with dementia.
View ResourceArizona Caregiver Resourcess
This KTAR News article summarizes where people can get help for respite care, stress support, end-of-life planning, and more.
View ResourceCalifornia Caregiver Resource Centers
The Family Caregiver Alliance identifies 11 caregiver resource centers across the state.
View ResourceCare Team Calendar
The Alzheimer's Association has created an online calendar to help caregivers coordinate the care from friends and family into one organized place.
View ResourceCaregiver Resources on Venous Thromboembolism
The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) and ProPatient.com have teamed up for the Stop the Clot campaign, involving online tools designed to help people who care for those affected by venous thromboembolism. The resources are available at no cost and available at the ProPatient portal. An online...
View ResourceCaregivers' Resources
Find a nursing home, assisted living, or hospice; check your eligibility for benefits; obtain reources for long-distance caregiving; review legal issues; and find support for caregivers all in one Website.
View ResourceCaregiving Resource Center
The American Association for Retired People hosts an online hub of information, tools, and tips for caregivers.
View ResourceCaregiving Stress Busters
The American Association for Retired People offers six ways to help caregivers cope and remain strong.
View ResourceCaring for the Caregiver (video)
Health Services Advisory Group, Inc., created the Caring for the Caregiver video to provide guidance on resources available and tips to help caregivers better tend to their physical and mental needs.
View ResourceCommunity Resource Finder
The Alzheimer's Association provides easy access to a listing of Alzheimer's and dementia resources, community programs, and services.
View ResourceDementia: The Basics (video)
Health Services Advisory Group, Inc., developed the Dementia: The Basics video to describe how varied the disease is, what stages are involved in its progression, and how caregivers can best respond.
View ResourceDental Care
The Alzheimer's Association provides guidance on how best to assist a person with dementia in their oral care.
View ResourceEldercare Locator
Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, featuring services for older adults and their families.
View ResourceFamily Caregiver Alliance
The Family Caregiver Alliance has created an online place to find information and resources to plan your caregiving journey.
View ResourceFuture Planning (video)
In this podcast from Health Services Advisory Group, Inc., Joseph Herrera with the Alzheimer's Association, California Southland Chapter, will discuss why it is important for caregivers to plan for the future.
View ResourceIncontinence
The Alzheimer's Association offers solid advice on the causes of incontinence, how to respond, and tips for managing it in someone with dementia.
View ResourceKnow the 10 Signs
The Alzheimer's Association lists ten important warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, and a helpful checklist to bring to the doctor when seeking a formal diagnosis.
View ResourceNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has created the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for help 24/7.
View ResourceNon-Pharmacological Approach for Caring for Persons with Dementia (slide deck)
This is a PDF slide deck from the Improving Individual Patient Care National Coordinating Center, which sets out concrete suggestions on how to address the needs of dementia patients without resorting to drugs.
View ResourceOhio Caregiver Support
Caregiver resources are featured on the Ohio Department of Aging website.
View ResourceOrlando Caregiver Resources
National and local support organizations are listed in this Patch news article, detailing their unique role.
View ResourcePartnering with Doctors to Improve Care (video)
In this podcast from Health Services Advisory Group, Inc., Joseph Herrera, with the of the Alzheimer's Association, California Southland Chapter, provides an overview of how caregivers can partner with doctors to ensure those living with dementia receive the best possible care.
View ResourcePartnering With Your Doctor
The Alzheimer's Association has prepared a PDF guide for people with memory problems and their caregivers to help them better partner with their healthcare providers through improved communication.
View ResourceSecuring and Honoring Family Wishes (video)
In this podcast, Health Services Advisory Group, Inc., consulted with the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California, regarding an advanced directive, a physician's orders for life-sustaining treatment form, and how both instruments work to fulfill a family's wishes for medical care in the final stages of life.
View ResourceSeven Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
The Alzheimer's Association defines the seven stages of Alzheimer's disease, showing how the disease generally progresses.
View ResourceSundowning and Dementia Care (video)
Health Services Advisory Group, Inc., has created the Sundowning and Dementia Care video to explain common behaviors and moods associated with dementia that tend to occur in the evening, referred to as sundowning, and how caregivers can best respond.
View ResourceThe Alzheimer's Project
HBO produced a special on Alzheimer's disease to showcase how scientific research is gaining momentum in solving this disease.
View ResourceThe Humane Society
The Humane Society has assembled national and state resources for pet owners in need.
View ResourceTreatments for Sleep Changes
The Alzheimer's Association describes treatment for sleep disturbances affecting those with dementia.
View ResourceUnderstanding Needs-Driven Behaviors (video)
Health Services Advisory Group, Inc., developed the Understanding Needs-Driven Behaviors video to describe what symptoms patients typically express as the disease progresses and how caregivers can best respond.
View ResourceUpdates to Coverage Pursuant to Jimmo v. Sebelius
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced as of January 25, 2014 that coverage for skilled care will be provided even if the patient's condition does not improve. Learn more about it in their PDF announcement.
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- 1 in 5 Latinos in the U.S. Are Unpaid Family Caregivers
- 12 Tips for Promoting Regular Sleep & Alzheimer's
- 24/7 Helpline
- 6 Signs of Caregiver Burn Out
- Aggression and Anger
- All About Adult Day Services
- Alzheimer's Caregiving Tips: Bathing
- Alzheimer's: Making Mealtimes Easier
- Anxiety and Agitation
- Arizona Caregiver Resourcess
- California Caregiver Resource Centers
- Care Team Calendar
- Caregiver Resources on Venous Thromboembolism
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- Dementia: The Basics (video)
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- Know the 10 Signs
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- Non-Pharmacological Approach for Caring for Persons with Dementia (slide deck)
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- Partnering with Doctors to Improve Care (video)
- Partnering With Your Doctor
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- Sundowning and Dementia Care (video)
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