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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
Providing Care
Behavioral Management Techniques
Exercise & Physical Activity
Healthy Eating
Assisting with Activities of Daily Living
Managing Stress
The Canadian Caregiver Assessment and Resource Tool (C-CART)

First Steps after Diagnosis

Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment

A guide to maximizing brain health and reducing the risk of dementia.

Dementia: A Caregiver

Dementia: A Caregiver's Guide

A guide providing caregivers with practical tips and coping strategies.

Dementia Resources Guide

Dementia Resources Guide

This website provides access to a selection of the best available senior friendly web resources on Dementia.

NIH Senior Health (USA)

NIH Senior Health (USA)

Provides brief overview of dementia and provides tips on how to help family members understand dementia.

We Care (Canada)

We Care (Canada)

Booklet for caregivers that discusses important topics related to caregiving.

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Alzheimer

Alzheimer's Australia (Australia)

Gives information on the steps to take after diagnosis of dementia.

Health Talk (UK)

Health Talk (UK)

Information on becoming a caregiver to provide care for loved ones.

Alzheimer’s Association (Canada)

Alzheimer’s Association (Canada)

Information and resources on end of life care and advance directives for individual and families effected by dementia.

Providing Care

Dementia: A Caregiver

Dementia: A Caregiver's Guide

Newly developed book "Dementia: A Caregiver's Guide" provides a detailed overview on providing care to older adults suffering from dementia.

Parenting Your Parents

Parenting Your Parents

If you are caring for an aging parent, or soon to start the journey, this is an essential read.

A Bittersweet Season

A Bittersweet Season

An essential guide for caring for parents by the New York Times expert on elder care.

ALZwell Caregiver Support (USA)

ALZwell Caregiver Support (USA)

Gives guidelines for providing care to individuals suffering from dementia.

National Institute on Aging (USA)

National Institute on Aging (USA)

Provides tips on everyday care topic (i.e. bathing, grooming, etc.), communication, maintain relationships and safety.

Alzheimer Society (Canada)

Alzheimer Society (Canada)

Provides information on the impact of dementia on the quality of life for individuals dealing with dementia.

Alzheimer Society (Canada)

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.

Through The Eyes of Someone with Alzheimer

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

Alzheimer Society (UK)

Alzheimer Society (UK)

Everyday care tips (i.e. dressing, health, washing, eating/drinking)

National Institute on Aging (USA)

National Institute on Aging (USA)

PDF booklet on providing care for person with Alzheimer disease

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Alzheimer Society (Canada)

Alzheimer Society (Canada)

Provide tips for care providers taking care of family member suffering from early stage of dementia.

Children’s Activity Book

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.

Visiting With Elders

Visiting With Elders

A free downloadable book to help adults and their children prepare for a visit with elders with memory issues.

Alzheimer Society (Canada)

Alzheimer Society (Canada)

Provides tips for care providers taking care of family member suffering from middle stage of dementia.

Alzheimer Society (Canada)

Alzheimer Society (Canada)

Provide tips for care providers taking care of family member suffering from dementia.

NIH Senior Health (USA)

NIH Senior Health (USA)

Provides tips on encouraging Activities (i.e. Music, dancing, gardening, pets, Cooking, and Household chores) among individual suffering from dementia.

Lewy Body Dementia Association (USA)

Lewy Body Dementia Association (USA)

Information for caregivers on managing behavioural symptoms, resources on Lewy body dementia. Provide access to support groups for caregivers.

Behavioral Management Techniques

Health Talk (UK)

Health Talk (UK)

Strategies from care providers to manage symptoms of those suffering from dementia. Also provides tips on how to deal with difficult behavioural situations.

Alzheimer Society (Canada)

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.

Alzheimer Society (Canada)

Alzheimer Society (Canada)

Provides information on how to respond to dementia related behaviour and gives simple strategies to manage behaviour.

National Institute of Aging (USA)

National Institute of Aging (USA)

Explains different behaviors and provides tips to manage those behaviors. Gives tips on communication.

National Institute on Aging (USA)

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.

Exercise & Physical Activity

Alzheimer Society Canada (Canada)

Alzheimer Society Canada (Canada)

Helps with staying active by providing strategies to incorporate physical activity into the daily life.

NIH Senior Health (USA)

NIH Senior Health (USA)

Learn ways that caregivers can ensure those with Alzheimer's can stay physically active.

APTA (USA)

APTA (USA)

How physical therapy can improve the lives of people with Dementia.

Healthy Eating

Brain Health Food Guide

Brain Health Food Guide

A free downloadable guide for eating healthy to maintain a healthy brain.

Alzheimer Society Canada (Canada)

Alzheimer Society Canada (Canada)

Discuss the difficulties a care provider faces during mealtime. Provides strategies to help individuals suffering from dementia receive proper nutrition.

Alzheimer

Alzheimer's Association (USA)

Learn the importance of nutrition, and tips for caregivers to use nutrition to boost the health of Dementia patients.

NIH Senior Health (USA)

NIH Senior Health (USA)

Learn about buying and preparing food for people with Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer

Alzheimer's Society (UK)

Learn about eating and common behaviour challenges.

Assisting with Activities of Daily Living

National Institute on Aging (USA)

National Institute on Aging (USA)

Provide tips on encouraging physical activity, healthy eating and assisting with everyday care.

Alzheimer Society (Canada)

Alzheimer Society (Canada)

Gives tips and strategies for care providers to assist with dressing, toileting/incontinence, bathing and dental care.

Alzheimer

Alzheimer's Society (UK)

Advice for daily living activities and the challenges people with Alzheimer's may face.

NIH Senior Health (USA)

NIH Senior Health (USA)

Learn how to help people with Alzheimer's disease adapt to daily activities.

NIH Senior Health (USA)

NIH Senior Health (USA)

Tips for caregivers to assist with the daily living activities of people with Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer

Alzheimer's Association (USA)

Daily care plan for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer

Alzheimer's Association (USA)

Learn how to help choose the daily activities for people with Alzheimer's disease.

Managing Stress

NIH Senior Health (USA)

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.

NIH Senior Health (USA)

NIH Senior Health (USA)

The importance and methods of caring for yourself as an Alzheimer's caregiver.

Alzheimer

Alzheimer's Association (USA)

Gives information on caregiver depression and provides coping tips to manage it effectively.

Alzheimer

Alzheimer's Association (USA)

Describes the symptoms of caregivers' stress as well as tips on how to manage them.

Alzheimer

Alzheimer's Association (USA)

Handling the grief and loss experienced by caregivers as Alzheimer's disease progresses.

Alzheimer Society (Canada)

Alzheimer Society (Canada)

Tips on reducing stress in your daily life.

Senior Living (USA)

Senior Living (USA)

Tips to help make caregiving easier.

The Canadian Caregiver Assessment and Resource Tool (C-CART)

An Innovative Free Tool to Empower Canadian Caregivers

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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