Downloadable Resources | Alzheimer's Association
WEBEducate and connect patients to the Alzheimer's Association. Our PDF resources can be printed or emailed directly to those affected by Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Some resources are also available in Spanish. To download additional resources, visit our Publications page.
WEBUnderstanding Dementia & Symptoms: What is Happening? & How to Help! Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA ♦ Dementia Care & Training Specialist, Positive Approach, LLC ♦ Consulting Associate, Duke University School of Nursing
WEBdementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases have a progressive biological brain disorder that makes it more and more difficult for them to remember things, think .
WEBDementia is an umbrella term used to describe symptoms of memory loss and other changes in cognitive abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. Dementia is a condition that has many possible causes.
WEBUnderstanding and Caring for the Person with Dementia: A Practical Guide for Caregivers is written primarily for family members caring for a loved one . It is also useful for training staff and
WEBWhat are typical features of a patient with advanced dementia? Over time, dementia a$ects not just the brain but the entire body. Although everyone is di$erent, patients with advanced dementia o%en have such serious memory problems that they may not even recognize close family members. At the most advanced stages, focus on dignity 4
WEBFamily members who are companions on this journey will need information, support and guidance along the way. Most families report they are not prepared for life with dementia and that they would welcome some type of “Road Map.” This …
WEBAt BrightStar Care®, we understand that taking care of someone living with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be overwhelming at times. There are many connections that need to be made to optimize your own and your loved one’s peace of mind, safety, and security.
WEBDementia is a broad (“umbrella”) term for an individual’s changes in memory, thinking or reasoning. There are many possible causes of dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. It is not a normal part of aging — it’s a progressive brain disease, meaning it gets worse over time.
WEBThis Dementia Training Manual was created in the hopes of offering a comprehensive and practical training on understanding and caring for persons with dementia. This material was compiled to educate as many people as possible, because we live in a world with an increasing number of people with dementia and we know that the more you