Resources for Caregivers
Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is
very challenging. It requires knowledge, patience, skills, and
knowing when to get help. Sadly, caregivers often neglect their
own emotional and medical needs. In fact, caregivers may precede
their loved ones in death for these very issues.
The Roskamp Institute Memory Center is dedicated to providing
education and support to caregivers. We regularly schedule educational
workshops for caregivers covering a broad array of topics including
Alzheimer’s 101, Stress Management, Dealing with Difficult
Behaviors, Legal Planning, Medicare Services, and Treatment Updates.
For more information regarding schedules and times, please contact
us.
We also recommend the following Florida resources:
The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association
http://www.alz-tbc.org/
Caring for an Elder/Florida Dept. of Elder Affairs
http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/english/caring.html
For a comprehensive listing of elder services in Pasco/Pinellas
counties, visit The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco/Pinellas counties
http://www.agingcarefl.org/caregiver/Websites/Local
Elder Hotline: 1-800-963-5337
National Resources:
National Alzheimer’s Association
http:// www.alz.org
Alzheimer’s Foundation of American at
http:// www.alzfdn.org
Recommended Manuals or Books:
The Rush Manual for Caregivers (4th edition)
Available at no charge from The Rush Alzheimer’s Disease
Center, 710 S. Paulina Street, 8 North, Chicago, IL 60612
Telephone: (312) 942-4463
At the Crossroads: A Guide to Alzheimer’s disease,
dementia, and driving
Available at no charge from The Hartford Company at http://www.thehartford.com/alzheimers/index.html
Alzheimer’s Early Stages: First Steps for Family, Friends,
and Caregivers by D. Kuhn (2003 – 2nd edition), Hunter
House Publication. ISBN: 0897933974
Creating Moments of Joy... for the Person with Alzheimer’s
or Dementia by J. Brackey (2004) Purdee University Press.
ISBN: 155753360
Shattered Lives: Finding Hope in the Midst of Alzheimer’s
and Other Related Dementia by E. Chidress and P. ErkenBrack
(2000). Dorrance Publishing Co. ISNB: 0805948120
Alzheimer’s Disease: A Guide for Families by L.S.
Powell with Katie Courtice (1993). Perseus Books. ISNB: 0201632012
There’s Still a Person in There: The Complete Guide
to Treating and Coping with Alzheimer’s Disease by
M. Castleman, D. Gallagher-Thomson, & M. Naythons (1999) Putnam
Press. ISNB: 0399145710
Family Caregiver Alliance provides informational fact sheets including
“A Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors”
http:// www.caregiver.org
or call 1-800-445-8106
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