Resource Center

This web page from the Alzheimer's Association discusses the emotions felt after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and how to take care of an individual's emotional needs. Questions to ask the doctor after the diagnosis are included. Support group referrals and other relevant resources are linked.

Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/

This infographic describes the types of foods that fit into a healthy, well-balanced diet for older adults. MyPlate for Older Adults corresponds with the federal goverment's 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Source: HNRCA at Tufts and AARP Foundation, 2015.
https://hnrca.tufts.edu/myplate

This web page provides shopping and food preparation tips that address the special needs of aging bodies. Recipes and instructions for a few practical meals are included.

Source: HNRCA at Tufts and AARP Foundation.
https://hnrca.tufts.edu/myplate

This infographic provides helpful tips to simplify meals for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to help share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is included.

Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/

This infographic describes how eating a healthy diet and exercising can help control or delay age-related health problems. It provides 5 tips to prioritize daily. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available in English and Spanish, as well as links to help share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is included.

Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/

This infographic provides tips to older adults on how to make their home environment safe and accessible so that they may continue to live independently. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to help share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is included.

Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/

This infographic lists the emotional benefits of exercise. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to help share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is included.

Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/

This infographic for older adults lists benefits of 4 types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to help share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accomapny the infographic is included.

Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/

This infographic for caregivers provides tips on how to prioritize and take care of themselves. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to help share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is included.

Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/

This web page from the Caregiver Resources Center discusses the seven steps caregivers can follow to find the perfect senior living community for their older family member. Each step includes a description of how to carry out the action, and some include links to resources that caregivers can use to help them locate a senior living community.

Source: Caring.com.
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/