Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment
A guide to maximizing brain health and reducing the risk of dementia.
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Caregiver Centre
Receiving a diagnosis of dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment or Alzheimer’s disease can cause anxiety and fear. Here you will find helpful resources on caring for your loved ones with memory problems which will support you in being the best care giver possible.
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First Steps after Diagnosis
Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide
A guide providing caregivers with practical tips and coping strategies.
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Dementia Resources Guide
This website provides access to a selection of the best available senior friendly web resources on Dementia.
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NIH Senior Health (USA)
Provides brief overview of dementia and provides tips on how to help family members understand dementia.
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Alzheimer’s Association (US)
Provides information and resources for care partners of individuals in the early stage of Alzheimer’s and related dementia.
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Alzheimer’s Australia (Australia)
Gives information on the steps to take after diagnosis of dementia.
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Alzheimer’s Society (UK)
A comprehensive, practical guide offering information, advice, and emotional support for anyone caring for a person with dementia, from diagnosis through end-of-life care.
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Alzheimer’s Association (Canada)
Information and resources on end of life care and advance directives for individual and families effected by dementia.
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Providing Care
Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide
The book “Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide” provides a detailed overview on providing care to older adults suffering from dementia.
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Parenting Your Parents
If you are caring for an aging parent, or soon to start the journey, this is an essential read.
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A Bittersweet Season
An essential guide for caring for parents by the New York Times expert on elder care.
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ALZwell Caregiver Support (USA)
Gives guidelines for providing care to individuals suffering from dementia.
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National Institute on Aging (USA)
Provides tips on everyday care topic (i.e. bathing, grooming, etc.), communication, maintain relationships and safety.
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Alzheimer Society (Canada)
Provides information on the impact of dementia on the quality of life for individuals dealing with dementia.
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Alzheimer Society (Canada)
Helping care providers by providing tips and strategies for Personal care, safety, driving, staying active, sleep and meal time to assist with care of individual suffering from dementia.
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Through The Eyes of Someone with Alzheimer’s
A wonderful and touching video that shows the day in the life of an Alzheimer’s patient, as captured by her family. Written and Directed by Carolyn Poirier and Kathryn
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Alzheimer Society (UK)
Everyday care tips (i.e. dressing, health, washing, eating/drinking)
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National Institute on Aging (USA)
PDF booklet on providing care for person with Alzheimer disease
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Alzheimer Society (Canada)
Provide tips for care providers taking care of family member suffering from early stage of dementia.
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Children’s Activity Book
A free downloadable book for parents/caregivers of children age 5-9 to help explain what is happening to a loved one with a memory problem.
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Helping Children Understand Dementia
A kid-friendly guide that helps children understand dementia in a family member, cope with changes, express their feelings, and find simple ways to offer support.”
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Alzheimer Society (Canada)
Provides tips for care providers of family members suffering from middle stage Alzheimer’s.
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Alzheimer Society (Canada)
Provide tips for care providers taking care of family member suffering from dementia.
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NIH Senior Health (USA)
Provides tips on encouraging Activities (i.e. Music, dancing, gardening, pets, Cooking, and Household chores) among individual suffering from dementia.
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Lewy Body Dementia Association (USA)
Information for caregivers on managing behavioural symptoms, resources on Lewy body dementia. Provide access to support groups for caregivers.
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Behavioral Management Techniques
Alzheimer Society (Canada)
Comprehensive guide on understanding behaviours of individuals suffering from dementia. Provides tips on communicating and has video series discussing major behaviour changes and provides strategies to manage them. The guide is also available in multiple languages.
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Alzheimer Society (Canada)
Provides information on how to respond to dementia related behaviour and gives simple strategies to manage behaviour.
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National Institute of Aging (USA)
Explains different behaviors and provides tips to manage those behaviors. Gives tips on communication.
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National Institute on Aging (USA)
Information on understanding individuals that are suffering from dementia . Provides coping strategies to deal with the challenges care providers face while providing care.
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Exercise & Physical Activity
Alzheimer Society Canada (Canada)
Helps with staying active by providing strategies to incorporate physical activity into the daily life.
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NIH Senior Health (USA)
Learn ways that caregivers can ensure those with Alzheimer’s can stay physically active.
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APTA (USA)
How physical therapy can improve the lives of people with Dementia.
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Healthy Eating
Brain Health Food Guide
A free downloadable guide for eating healthy to maintain a healthy brain.
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Alzheimer Society Canada (Canada)
Discuss the difficulties a care provider faces during mealtime. Provides strategies to help individuals suffering from dementia receive proper nutrition.
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Alzheimer’s Association (USA)
Learn the importance of nutrition, and tips for caregivers to use nutrition to boost the health of Dementia patients.
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NIH Senior Health (USA)
Learn about buying and preparing food for people with Alzheimer’s.
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Alzheimer’s Society (UK)
Learn about eating and common behaviour challenges.
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Assisting with Activities of Daily Living
National Institute on Aging (USA)
Provide tips on encouraging physical activity, healthy eating and assisting with everyday care.
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Alzheimer Society (Canada)
Gives tips and strategies for care providers to assist with dressing, toileting/incontinence, bathing and dental care.
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Alzheimer’s Society (UK)
Advice for daily living activities and the challenges people with Alzheimer’s may face.
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NIH Senior Health (USA)
Learn how to help people with Alzheimer’s disease adapt to daily activities.
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NIH Senior Health (USA)
Tips for caregivers to assist with the daily living activities of people with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Alzheimer’s Association (USA)
Daily care plan for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Alzheimer’s Association (USA)
Learn how to help choose the daily activities for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Managing Stress
NIH Senior Health (USA)
Provide tips on taking care of yourself physically and mentally to prevent you from being overwhelmed or stressed out as a caregiver.
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NIH Senior Health (USA)
The importance and methods of caring for yourself as an Alzheimer’s caregiver.
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Alzheimer’s Association (USA)
Gives information on caregiver depression and provides coping tips to manage it effectively.
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Alzheimer’s Association (USA)
Describes the symptoms of caregivers’ stress as well as tips on how to manage them.
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Alzheimer’s Association (USA)
Handling the grief and loss experienced by caregivers as Alzheimer’s disease progresses.
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Alzheimer Society (Canada)
Tips on reducing stress in your daily life.
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Senior Living (USA)
Tips to help make caregiving easier.
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The Canadian Caregiver Assessment and Resource Tool (C-CART)
An Innovative Free Tool to Empower Canadian Caregivers
The Canadian Caregiver Assessment and Resources Tool (C-CART) is designed to be both thorough and time-efficient, typically requiring just 10 to 15 minutes to complete, depending on your unique responses. Upon completion, you’ll receive a personalized list of resources, specifically curated to meet the needs of caregivers in your local area.
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