If you live in the United States and are caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, we want to send you a free book or DVD. Or, if you know someone who is providing care, please request a free resource for you to share with them. These resources may be a tool to get you and your family and friends talking about the Alzheimer’s journey and how you can support each other during this challenging season.
Currently, we have the following books and DVDs available free to dementia caregivers:
- “The Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care, 2nd Edition” … relationship-centered approach to dementia care building on respect, empathy, support, trust, and humor. By Virginia Bell and David Troxel.
- “Creating Moments of Joy, 5th Edition” … one of our personal favorites, a practical and hopeful book filled with practical tips for a variety of situations. By Jolene Brackey.
- “Still Alice” DVD … movie version, starring Julianne Moore. Based on the book by Lisa Genova.
- “What’s Happening to Grandpa?” … children’s book by Maria Shriver.
Looking for care guidance in caring for my 94-year-old granny who has progessing dementia/Alzheimer’s signs but never been diagnosed professionally.
Your love for your granny is so sweet, and that love will help guide your care for her. We suggest doing what you can to make her feel comfortable and confident, focusing on her best long-term memories. We’re sending you a copy of “Second Forgetting” and we think the book will help and encourage you on your journey.
My 91 year old mother is resentful without cause with people in her social circle. She is having false memories that feed her anger and resentment. My father is her caregiver and is having difficulty dealing with her attitude with their friends from church. I’m looking for sources for guidance for him.
We’re so sorry. Behavioral changes can be a great burden to caregivers. Friends from church could be a great source of support if they are able to understand what is going on with their friend now living with dementia. “Creating Moments of Joy” provides real examples and practical advice. “Second Forgetting” is also filled with practical advice, especially within the context of a church community.
I am nurse who works on a Dementia unit. Looking for information to give our family’s as a form as extra support.
Thanks for the care you provide. We mailed you copies of The 36-Hour Day and Creating Moments of Joy.
Hello, I’m seeking suggestions of a GPS (not a medical alert system). Something to put in my mom’s purse or on her housekey keyring. Something I can track from my Android and/or from my father’s iPhone. She has moderate dementia, no longer drives, but walks to chapel within her residential campus.
Thank you!
Andrea
We don’t have any personal experience with GPS trackers, but check out the watches available at The Alzheimer’s Store (https://www.alzstore.com) and this roundup article: https://family1st.io/10-best-gps-trackers-for-dementia-patients/