Alzheimer's Disease

Website provides information about Alzheimer's Disease, its stages symptoms and available treatments. It also has sections on caring for someone with Alzheimer and on helping caregivers to cope with emotional and physical stress of providing care.

This training program delivers unique and tailored skill-building interventions that provide family caregivers with the tools and support to manage the care of loved ones with dementia at home. The ultimate goal of this program is to enable family caregivers to support their loved ones’ ability to successfully age at home as they cope with this chronic and debilitating disease.

Links to brochures, pamphlets and other publications that provide in-depth information on Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.

MedicAlert Safely Home program offers protection, an effective way to identify the person who is lost and bring the family back together. The page explains how this program works, how much it costs and provides registration and contact information for those interested in enrolling in the program.

The Toronto Dementia Network provides information about dementia and Alzheimer's related programs, services and events in Toronto. Information is provided in a form of a directory of organizations and services, both fee-based and free of charge. This website will be of interest to family members and other caregivers of people  with dementia and other memory related problems living in Toronto and surrounding areas.

A collection of resources on Alzheimer's disease and dementia for senior patients and their caregivers. 

This website provides extensive information on Alzheimer's disease and dementia, including risk factors, stages of disease, treatments, challenges of daily living and available help options for people and their caregivers. The  online catalogue of publication on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias  can be accessed directly from the home page. There is also a page Non-English Online Resources with links to resources in several languages other than English.

This is a group intervention training program developed to address the complex mix of factors that affect caregivers’ ability to cope and adapt to the often new and challenging role of caregiver. It equips family caregivers to better manage the day-to-day care of the person of dementia, to address emotional stress and to reduce levels of caregiver burden.

Assisting with personal care and bathing is often the most difficult activity for caregivers of people with dementia, and as the disease progresses this can become increasingly challenging.  This publication covers different aspect of personal care and hygiene when caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease. It explains stages of Alzheimer, offers strategies and practical tips for caregivers.

This guide provides caregivers with practical tips and coping strategies in many aspects of caring for someone living with different forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. It covers new treatments, medications and legislation pertaining to dealing with dementia.

This factsheet provides brief information about symptoms, causes and commonly used treatments with Alzheimer patients.

This short publication gives a list of tips on dealing with memory loss and staying safe  at home for patients and their families.

This book will be of interest to those who have a genetic legacy of Alzheimer’s disease in their family. It shows how to mitigate the impact of genetics through nutrition, exercise, and through the concepts of cerebral reserve and brain plasticity. The book is instructive and reassuring, and it serves as a useful guide through the mysterious twists of the brain.

The book helps combat the burnout and frustration that often accompany the task of caring for an Alzheimer's patient. A Dignified Life goes beyond the typical tips offered by most books and takes advantage of readers' instinctive desire to build friendships and taps into the intuitive aspect of caregiving that is part of our very nature. It provides a complete model for care built around creative and effective communication and gives meaningful activities.

This small book is filled with ideas and humour to help caregivers through the journey of caring for someone living with dementia.

Violent behavior is not a frequent symptom of Alzheimer’s, but it may appear as a phase of the disease. Violence seems to be most common in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s, when the sufferer is still physically strong, but his or her judgment and memory have begun to fail. Outbursts of aggressive or violent behavior are frightening and may be dangerous; they need to be controlled to protect your loved one and everyone else involved.

This is a well written, comprehensive guide for anyone who works with or has a relative or friend who has Alzheimer's. This new edition offers new research findings, treatment approaches, and information on the three key areas of Alzheimer’s disease: medical aspects, day-to-day care, and care for the caregiver.

This is a selection of short videos on the topics related to caring for a family member who has Alzheimer's disease. Videos show caregivers in various circumstances, illustrate the emotional ups and downs of caregiving and the different ways caregivers deal with daily challenges.

Individuals and families living with Alzheimer's face many decisions throughout the course of the disease including decisions about care, treatment, participation in research, end-of-life issues, autonomy and safety. Information on this page may assist in making these difficult decisions.

Alzheimer's Disease provides an overview of the latest findings regarding the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It will help caregivers and family members gain a better understanding of the nature of the disease process and the available options for coping with and managing this illness.

This guide is designed for use by paid caregivers and families alike. It provides information about Alzheimer's disease, its diagnosis and stages, and treatments. It offers up-to-date suggestions for ensuring a safe home environment, as well as practical tips on communicating, activities, bathing, eating, spirituality, and sexuality.

Dementia can cause mood swings and even change a person’s personality and behavior. This fact sheet provides some practical strategies for dealing with the troubling behavior problems and communication difficulties often encountered when caring for a person with dementia.

This webpage explains types of aggressive behaviour in people with dementia and provides caregivers with tips on preventing and managing aggressive behaviour. Pdf and audio versions of this information are also available.

This website offers information, resources and services that support Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers. It also provides access to a caregiver blog and other means of communicating with other family caregivers.

 Hilarity for Charity® and the Home Instead Senior Care® network are working together to award home care grants to those providing care to their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. The home care grants are awarded across the United States and Canada. There is a direct link to the application from the webpage.

This guide will help readers understand what is physically happening to the brain of affected person and how to adjust their skills and knowledge throughout the disease process. The book is divided into three sections that correspond to the progression of Alzheimer's and the unique challenges encountered at each stage. A bonus section of questions and answers addresses specific issues caregivers face as they continue the process.

Caring.com is a comprehensive resource site for information and support for people who care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. It is an American site and users should note that information on finances and services is relevant exclusively to those living in the United States. However, information about caregiving provided by this website could be useful for caregivers living elsewhere. Medical and caregiving experts provide original articles and advice on caregiving, chronic conditions, and family and social issues. There are several online support groups as well.

Caregiving techniques covered in these videos include gathering stories and information from your loved ones past ("capturing life's journey"), turning everyday activities into fun, positive experiences, redirect your loved one's attention, taking care of yourself, and more.