Helpful Resources

The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement – run by Maria Shriver

Website filled with helpful information and advice; research, clinical trials, and advocacy

• Every 65 seconds, a new brain develops Alzheimer’s. Two thirds of them belong to women, and no one knows why that is.
•  A woman in her 60s is twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s over the course of her lifetime than breast cancer
• Alzheimer’s begins to develop in the brain 20-30 years before diagnosis.

Information on Diet as prevention

Nutritional epidemiologist Dr. Martha Clare Morris on What You Should Be Eating For Your Brain: The Mind Diet:  Mind Diet for Beginners Mayo clinic recommendation:  The Mind Diet.

Information on Exercise as prevention

#1 Game changer is exercise – increases blood circulation and blood flow to the brain; it helps the delivery of oxygen and nutrients that feed the brain. Get moving- any type of body movement helps, especially aerobic “Low blood flow is the number-one brain imaging predictor of Alzheimer’s.” Equinox- Move for Minds Experts Brain Food

Caregiving Helpful strategies, resources, and inspiring stories by and about caregivers.

WAM Clinical Trials

Other Helpful Websites:

1. Teepa Snow.com   Teepa Snow is an expert in dementia care and her philosophy is called “Positive Approach to Care”  This website is filled with strategies and techniques for caregivers and information on living with dementia.  She offers videos and courses for both families and professionals.  One can also find her videos on Youtube. I only recently discovered Teepa Snow and she has practical and easy solutions for many frustrating situations.

2. Alzheimer’s Association- alz.org National Alzheimer’s website where you can find news, blogs, and information on local support groups.  They also have a 24/7 helpline    800.272.3900

3. Make Dementia Your Bitch– Dr. Rita Jablonski has a blog and a podcast that is so helpful and funny.  Here are some examples of what she discusses: Recent topics  

4. New York Times article on caregivers– putting your own life on hold; caregivers risk their own health and future to care for loved ones.

5. Area Agencies on Aging:  AAAs coordinate and offer services that help older adults remain in their homes – if that is their preference – aided by services such as Meals-on-Wheels, homemaker assistance, and whatever else it may take to make independent living a viable option.

7. Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation

• “More than 9.3 Americans will have Alzheimers by 2060; 5.7 will have mild cognitive impairment- the precursor to Alzheimer’s: double the number that have it currently.”
• Great explanation of 7 stages of Alzheimer’s 
• Latest articles and videos on research, drugs, and prevention; caregiver section

Good video on explaining Alzheimer’s to kids by Kent Karosen, author of Why Can’t Grandma Remember my Name?  This beautiful book is filled with juxtaposition of kindergarten art and Alzheimer’s art.

“Preserving Your Memory” magazine filled with stories and tips. $45.00 for 6 issues (2 year subscription)   You can download past issues for free.

8. Montessori for Dementia article

Clark Retirement Home– YouTube video showing Montessori method for people with dementia