Choosing a doctor to evaluate memory and thinking problems
This PDF document from the Alzheimer's Association discusses the importance of sharing memory concerns with a doctor and how to choose a doctor for a full medical evaluation. The document details the types of doctors who evaluate memory and thinking problems, the diagnostic process, and Medicare coverage of care planning. Links to relevant resources are included.
Source: Alzheimer's Association, 2023.
https://www.alz.org/
What is Dementia?
This webpage from the Alzheimer's Association provides an overview of dementia, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and care, and risk and prevention. Links to relevant resources are embedded within the page. A Spanish version of the webpage is available.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/alzheimer_s_dementia
Promoting Positive Behavioral Health: A Nonpharmacologic Toolkit for Senior Living Communities
This toolkit contains resources to help staff in senior living communities promote nonpharmacologic behavioral health strategies to address behavioral and psychological symptoms of distress (BPSD) that frequently occur in long-term care residential settings, especially among residents with dementia. It is divided into sections that cover the topic of promoting positive behavioral health.
Ch. 4: Bathing & Dressing (Caregiver College Video Series)
This video (6:30 minutes) from the Caregiver College Video Series teaches caregivers how to assist an older adult with bathing and dressing. Excellent tips are provided along with a discussion about bathing being a sensitive issue.
Source: Family Caregiving Alliance (FCA), 2011.
https://www.caregiver.org/resource/caregiver-college-video-series/
Ch. 5: Toileting & Incontinence (Caregiver College Video Series)
This video (4:45 minutes) in the Caregiver College Video Series discusses how to help a care recipient with their toileting skills and problems with incontinence, including a review of supplies needed.
Source: Family Caregiving Alliance (FCA), 2011.
https://www.caregiver.org/resource/caregiver-college-video-series/
Ch. 6: Behavioral Issues (Caregiver College Video Series)
This video (7:19 minutes) in the Caregiver College Video Series explains the challenges and reasons for behavioral changes in an older adult. It discusses how to best approach these behavioral issues for a care recipient.
Source: Family Caregiving Alliance, 2011.
https://www.caregiver.org/resource/caregiver-college-video-series/
Ch. 7: Self-Care (Caregiver College Video Series)
This video (5:40 minutes) in the Caregiver College Video Series discusses how a family caregiver can continue successfully in their role by learning to take good care of themselves. It also provides information regarding caregiver burnout and the importance of practicing self-care.
Source: Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA), 2011.
https://www.caregiver.org/resource/caregiver-college-video-series/
Caregiver Assessment I: Why and What Should We Assess?
This webinar from the Family Caregiver Alliance focuses on the importance of the caregiver assessment to better identify caregivers' needs and form the foundation for an appropriate plan of care. It covers the following topics: Who, What, Why, When, Where and How Aspects of Assessments; Relevant Assessment Domains; Voice From the Field: A Family Consultant's Perspective; and Updates on Caregiver Assessment Instruments—Where Do We Go From Here?
Source: Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA), 2019.
Five Tips for Improving a Difficult Caregiving Day
This webinar (1:00:06 hr) reviews changes in dementia and how this affects caregiving. Five tips for reducing stress during a difficult caregiving day are described.
Source: Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA), 2019.
https://www.caregiver.org/resource/fca-webinars/
An Explorer’s Guide to Understanding Dementia
This webinar (1:00:55) presentation given by Mary Hulme describes her “Three Laws for Living with Dementia” while highlighting the importance of humor, creativity, and experimentation in staying connected to anyone suffering from this illogical and vexing disease. The objective of this webinar is to provide a greater understanding of dementia to families and caregivers coping with this complex disease while sharing proven strategies for managing behavioral challenges.
Source: Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA), 2019.