Alzheimer’s disease is a complex condition that affects everyone differently. Although there are still many unknowns, ongoing research is increasing collective knowledge and improving the ability to care for those with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.
If you are a caregiver, the best gift you can give yourself is knowledge. The more you learn about Alzheimer's disease - from navigating changing communication and behaviors to managing medications and financial and legal issues - the more confident and prepared you will feel. You’ll find resources below to help you build your knowledge, inform your decision making and empower yourself on your caregiving journey.
This free monthly e-newsletter for caregivers and those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s offers practical advice and tips to improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s, information about classes, events, support groups and opportunities to participate in research. The Beacon newsletter is hosted by Banner Health and community partners. Learn more and sign up to receive the newsletter.
Produced by the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and Banner Sun Health Research Institute centers of excellence, Dementia Untangled offers expert guidance and support for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. Learn more and listen to the latest episodes of Dementia Untangled.
The Alzheimer’s Insights: Caregiver Tips YouTube channel includes an extensive playlist of Alzheimer’s content that includes education, caregiver tips and support, financial planning and more.
The team at Banner Alzheimer Institute offers a series of Care T.I.P.S. (Try Including Practical Strategies) which provides guidance and strategies for a range of scenarios you may encounter as an Alzheimer’s disease caregiver. Learn more about our Care T.I.P.S.
Dementia Friends is a global movement that educates people about Alzheimer’s and dementia, changing how they think, act and talk about the disease, and empowering them to get involved. The Dementia Friendly Arizona initiative, led by Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, works to make sure Arizona communities are equipped to support Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients and their caregivers.
The Native American Outreach program works together with Banner Alzheimer’s Institute to offer several education and outreach activities in an effort to foster awareness, care and scientific understanding of Alzheimer’s disease in Arizona tribal and urban Indian communities. The program also offers several community and caregiver services for tribal communities. Learn more about our Native American Outreach Program.
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