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Provides reliable information and support to all those who need assistance. Call toll-free anytime day or night at 1.800.272.3900.
Source: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
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Information about advance directives, choosing and being a healthcare agent and preparing your advance directives.
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Leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Website offers information, resources and a 24/7 helpline.
Source: National Institute on Aging
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Online center to disseminate information concerning Alzheimer'\s disease for health professionals, people with AD and their families, and the public.
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Organization's mission is "to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families through member organizations dedicated to improving quality of life." Website includes resources for family caregivers, including a 24 hour hotline.
Source: Alzheimer's Association
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Searchable by location; find the Alzheimer's Assocation anywhere in the United States, and learn about programs and services available in your area, including support groups and educational workshops.
Source: Alzheimers.gov
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Video discusses available ways to manage the disease; medical and care-related options that need to be considered.
Source: U.S. Government
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Portal for people helping people with Alzheimer's disease
Source: www.aacy.org/
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Resource for the support of children who are caring for ill, injured, elderly or disabled family members
Source: National Institute on Aging
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Free guidebook is available in hard copy or download
Source: Alzheimer''s Association
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Videos provide tips for handling this delicate issue
Source: U.S. Administration on Aging
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The first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community.
Source: IlluminAge Communication Partners
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Special challenges, practical suggestions, the role of body language. Offers encouragement and the reminder that caring is the ultimate message.
Source: American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
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Website includes consumer and patient information, and a searchable directory of geriatric psychiatrists.
Source: American Health Care Association
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Information for family members of long-term care facility residents; covers practical and emotional challenges.
Source: Alzheimers.gov
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Video discusses the need to build a sound financial and legal plan.
Source: Family Caregiver Alliance
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Legal matters that should be discussed when a person has Alzheimer's disease or is otherwise incapacitated.
Source: Administration for Community Living
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Website includes a wide variety of resources for family caregivers and professionals in the caregiver support field; includes factsheet with information about family caregiver programs for each state
Source: Caregiver Action Network (CAN)
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The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) supports, empowers, educates, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for a chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved one.
Source: Oral Health America
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Dental health information for seniors, family caregivers and professionals. Includes instructional videos for providing oral hygiene care for people with dementia.
Source: National Institutes of Health
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Video discusses the issues of spouse caregivers
Source: Alzheimer's Association
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Extensive collection of online resources