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Caregiver Resources

Resources list for dementia caregivers

Helpful dementia caregiver resources and information

Alzheimer’s Disease: An Irreversible Brain Disorder

Fantastic article on Alzheimer’s. Find it here. 

 

Activities for Seniors Living with Dementia

List of dozens of crafts and activities to try with your loved one. Find it here.

 

Alzheimer’s LA Caregiver Tips Video Series

Fantastic information for caregivers presented in short, professionally done videos. If you are a caregiver, start with this amazing 10 part video series! 

Episode 1: Caregiver Stress

Episode 2: Wandering

Episode 3: Therapeutic Fibs

Episode 4: Anger, Frustration & Fighting

Episode 5: Bathing

Episode 6: Guilt 

Episode 7: Legal Planning

Episode 8: New Diagnosis

Episode 9: Hallucinations

Episode 10: Warning Signs

 

More Caregiver Tips

Tips from dementia caregivers on bathtime, meals, hydration, toileting, and more. Find it here. 

 

Mayo Clinic (Dementia)

Information on dementia symptoms, causes, and complications; disorders linked to dementia; and dementia-like symptoms that can be reversed. Visit their website here.

 

NIH – National Institute on Aging

This site has lots of general info on Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It’s especially helpful for family members of newly diagnosed individuals. Here’s a link to their Alzheimer’s Fact Sheet.

 

Teepa Snow’s Youtube Channel

Teepa has years of experience working with dementia patients. Watching her videos renewed my patience with my mom as they taught me how to look at dementia in an entirely new way.  Her videos explain how the brains of dementia patients work, along with practical advice on what to say and do. They are wonderful! Here’s the link to Teepa’s channel.

 

The Conversation Project

Download a Conversation Starter Kit to help you have a conversation with your loved one about their wishes regarding end-of-life care. It’s a tough topic, but so important to do this as early as possible.

 

Careblazers Youtube Channel

Dr. Natali creates short helpful videos for caregivers! She’s awesome! Visit her Youtube Channel HERE.

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My Caregiver Toolkit Essentials

Cricut Maker (or Explore)

I call this thing my secret caregiver hack! Mom loves to make crafts and the Cricut allows me to prepare them for her in a snap! It saves SO MUCH time! Also, the crafts she does with Cricut cut pieces look so nice, and she’s always proud of her results. ❤️ I have the Cricut Maker, and it was really easy to get set up and going with it.

 

Alzheimer’s Clock

I gave this clock to my mom for Christmas, and it has been the best thing ever! Not only does it prevent her from asking me what day it is about 10,000 times a day, it also reduces her anxiety. After having it for about a week she said, “I love my new clock. It makes me feel not so lost all the time.” ❤️ We have this one: American Lifetime Day Clock. It was super easy to set up, and it’s easy for Mom to read.

 

Cleanup Helps

I’ll spare you the details, but I encourage you to have these basic supplies on hand to make those inevitable poop 💩 cleanups a little more manageable.

  • N-95 Masks to reduce the smell
  • Disposable gloves

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Adventuresofacaregiver.com is a personal blog that contains my personal opinions and experiences. It does not reflect the opinions of any organizations I may be affiliated with. Any information provided on my blog is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge, but there may be omissions, errors, and mistakes. The information on my blog is for informational purposes only and should not be seen as any kind of advice including but not limited to medical, legal, tax, or emotional advice. Relying on any information on this blog is done entirely at the reader’s own risk. I am not a doctor or medical professional. Nothing on this blog should be seen as medical or professional advice. 

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