Resources
Helpful Reads
Exceptional books to enhance your comprehension of the aging process.
Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey: Jolene Brackley
Creative Care: Anne Basting
Learning to Speak Alzheimer's: Joanne Koenig Coste
Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgeting: Lisa Genova
The 36 Hour Day: Nancy Mace
Movies, Documentaries and Short Videos
A selection of movies, documentaries, and short videos aimed at fostering a clearer understanding of Alzheimer's and other memory-related issues.
Alive Inside: YouTube excerpt / Story of Henry - Music & Memory iPod Project - Alive Inside Documentary
Away from Her
Love is Listening: Memory Bridge
The Notebook
TED Talk: Lisa Genova: YouTube / What you can do to prevent Alzheimer's
TED Talk: Naomi Feil, TEDxAmsterdamWomen: YouTube / Validation, communication through empathy
There is a Bridge: Memory Bridge: YouTube excerpt / Gladys Wilson and Naomi Fei
Helpful Associations
Entities dedicated to assisting the elderly population.
Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Disease International
Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Lewy Body Dementia Association
National Institute on Aging
Parkinson’s Foundation
Expert Discussions
Podcasts and Webinars designed to enhance your comprehension
Alzheimer's Association: Alzheimer's Help & Support
Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration: Helpful Resources for Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD)
Cleveland Clinic: Neurological Disorders Education & Programs | Neuro Pathways Podcast
Parkinsons Foundation: Resources & Support
The Parkinsons Podcast: Davis Phinney Foundation: The Parkinson's Podcast
Kid Friendly Information
Resources aimed at aiding children in gaining a clearer understanding of their grandparents' circumstances.
Alzheimer's Foundation of America: AFA Teens
The Amazing Zoe: Grandma's Memory Box: Valene Campbell
Ghost Cat: Kevan Atteberry
The Remember Ballons: Jessie Oliveros
Still My Grandma: Veronique Van den Abeele
Influencers
Social media platforms focused on facilitating people's comprehension of mental deterioration.
Be Light Care: Adria Thompson: Facebook /| Be Light Care Consulting | Instagram / @belightcare
Careblazers: Dr Natali Edmonds: Facebook / Dementia Careblazers | Instagram / Dementia Care Training (@dementia_careblazers)
Dementia by Day: Rachel Wonderlin: Facebook / Dementia By Day | Instagram / @dementiabyday
Positive Approach to Care: Teepa Snow: Facebook / Teepa Snow | Instagram / @teepasnows_pac
Alzheimer's Association
Research Institute for the Aging
The Hartford
National Institute on Aging
National Institutes of Health
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The Dementias / Hope Through Research
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Frontotemporal Disorders / Information for Patients, Families and Caregivers
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Know Your Brain / Brain Basics
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Lewy Body Dementia / Information for Patients, Families and Professionals / Publication Ordering System and Contact Report System
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Neurological Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
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Parkinson’s Disease / Hope Through Research