Links to Resources and Presentations
Whether you are dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s, Frontotemporal Dementia, Vascular Dementia or any of the many other forms of dementia, there are people and organizations you can turn to for help and support in a journey you didn’t choose to undertake.
You are not alone.
You are not alone.
Government
Alzheimers.gov Federal government’ main portal for Alzheimer’s information. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute on Aging (NIA) Extensive information and free publications. https://medlineplus.gov/ MedlinePlus Extensive library of diverse Alzheimer’s articles, papers. aaa1b.org Area Agency on Aging Government-funded non-profit provides help with training, respite care, referrals, and other assistance. https://longtermcare.acl.gov/ Long term care planning (Medicaid, Insurance etc.) https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/legal-and-financial-planning-people-alzheimers Legal and Financial Planning https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/driving-safety-and-alzheimers-disease Driver safety Non-Governmental Organizations: alz.org Alzheimer’s Association Offers: Information/publications Training 24/7 Volunteer helpline On-line Support/Message Boards Monthly support groups throughout Washtenaw County and elsewhere alzfdn.org Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers: Information / Fact Sheets Training Helpline Monthly support groups Aboutalz.org A series of short, informative videos about Alzheimer's, based on 2012 data. alzinfo.org Fisher Center For Alzheimer’s Research Library of Research articles alzheimer.ca Alzheimers Society of Canada theaftd.org Association For Frontotemporal Degeneration lbda.org/ Lewy Body Dementia Association caregiveraction.org Caregiver Action Network caregiver.org Family Caregiver Alliance dfamerica.org Dementia Friendly America dementiafriendsusa.org Dementia Friends USA daanow.org Dementia Action Alliance Tuck A community devoted to improving sleep hygiene, health and wellness Dementia and Sleep Disorders Safe Sleeping Guide for Seniors The Relationship Between Sleep and Memory |
Presentations
Alzheimer's: A Disease, Not a Disgrace May 1, 2019 and May 4, 2019 Envisioning a Dementia Friendly Community July 17, 2019 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our presentation, "Alzheimer’s: A Disease Not A Disgrace," was taped by Saline Community TV. Click this link to view. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |