MindReader

The Goldilocks Effect of Alzheimer's: A suggestion on a better way to celebrate the family when Alzheimer's is present. (1 page)

Tips for Healthy Communication: A list of ideas on how to speak to your loved one about changes in their health and their level of independence. (1 page)

The Parent Swap: A discussion on the emotional impacts of becoming a caregiver to your parents. (1 page)

Reading & Resource List: A list of resources and books that families faced with dementia may find helpful. (1 page)

Can Alzheimer's Disease Be Prevented?: The National Institute of Health has produced an informative and easy to read booklet which discusses a most pressing questions. (34 pages)

Understanding Memory Loss: A National Institute of Health booklet discussing the nature of memory loss. (18 pages)

What Happens Next: A National Institute of Health produced booklet for those with recent diagnosis written by individuals with dementia diagnosis. (18 pages)

Stroke Age Page: National Institute on Aging brochure discussing stroke symptoms and ways to lower your stroke risk. (4 pages)

Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet: National Institute on Aging brochure providing a summary of Alzheimer's facts. (8 pages)

Journey to Discovery -- 2005-2006 Progress Report on Alzheimer's Disease: National Institute on Aging booklet on the state of research supported by the National Institute of Health as of 2005 & 2006 (the latest data available). (66 pages) (2.5 MB file)

Unraveling the Mystery: National Institute on Aging and National Institute of Health booklet that explains the brain and the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. (63 pages) (Large 7.5 MB file)

Caregiver Guide -- Tips for Caregivers of Alzheimer's Disease: National Institute of Health booklet providing suggestions and guidance on caring for loved-ones with AD. (26 pages)

Depression Age Page: National Institute on Aging brochure discussing depression and suggestions on seeking help. (8 pages)

Forgetfulness, It's not always what you think: National Institute on Aging brochure providing a brief summary of the different forms of dementia and other causes of cognitive decline. (6 pages)

Home Safety with AD: National Institute of Health booklet providing suggestions and advice on home safety for individuals living at home with Alzheimer's Disease (AD). (42 pages)

Legal and Financial Planning with AD: National Institute on Aging pamphlet providing advice on legal and financial planning considerations for families coping with AD. (6 pages)

Multi-Infarct Dementia Fact Sheet: National Institute on Aging pamphlet providing a summary of information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the most common form of vascular dementia. (8 pages)

So Far Away - 20 Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers: National Institute on Aging booklet providing thought provoking questions and suggestions for families providing remote caregiving. (46 pages) (Large 5.5 MB file)

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: A large print, easy to read booklet produced by the National Institute on Aging explaining some of the common questions related to AD. (14 pages)

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