Resources

Area Agency on Aging- 1-800-677-1116

 

Alzheimer’s Association 24-Hour Helpline- 1-800-272-3900

www.alz.org

 

Community Resource finder from Alzheimer’s Association and AARP: www.communityresourcefinder.org

 

VA Resources: https://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/vets/resources.asp#dem

Prevention

National Institute on Aging- Falls & Fall Prevention- https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/topics/falls-and-falls-prevention

Do Not Call Registry- 1-888-382-1222

 

Consumer Credit & Reporting Industry- 1-888-567-8688

 

Direct Marketing Association (DMA)- www.dmachoice.org

 

Medic Alert Foundation- https://www.medicalert.org/   800-432-5378

 

Silver Sneakers Information- https://tools.silversneakers.com/  or call 866-584-7389

Caregiving

National Institute on Aging- Taking Care of Yourself https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/taking-care-yourself-tips-caregivers

 

‘A Dignified Life: The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care: A Guide for Care Partners’ – Book by Virginia Bell and David Troxel, 2012

 

Alzheimer Association Tips

 

Alzheimer’s Association- Caregiver Health https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/caregiver-health

Alzheimer’s Association- Food & Eating- https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/daily-care/food-eating

 

Alzheimer’s Association- Activities- https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/daily-care/activities

 

Alzheimer’s Association- Bathing https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/daily-care/bathing

 

Caregiver Stress- https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/caregiver-health/caregiver-stress

 

Alzheimer’s Association- Grief & Loss- https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/caregiver-health/grief-loss-as-alzheimers-progresses

 

Alzheimer’s Association Home Safety- https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/home-safety

 

Medication Safety- https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/daily-care/medication-safety_(1)

 

Alzheimer’s Association Traveling- https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/traveling

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