RESOURCES

Each county has an Area Agency on Aging to offer local support, resources and education regarding a multitude of issues such as housing, caregiver support, volunteer and other activities. Many have a Dementia Specialist who can assist a person living with cognitive changes and their loved ones access specific programs and resources. If you put in a google search for the Agency on Aging for your state, you will find a website which can direct you to your local agency.

Or you can go to the national organization that represents the Area Agencies on Aging - USAging: usaging.org/adrcs

The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Both the national and local chapters offer support and education online. Local chapters often offer support groups and education in person as well.

You can learn more by visiting: alz.org

Azheimer’s Disease Research Center at University of Wisconsin, Madison is designated by the national Institute on Aging (NIH). Through funding from the National Institute on Aging and the National Institutes of Health, the Wisconsin ADRC supports researchers in their pursuit of answers that will lead to improved diagnosis and care for patients while, at the same time, focusing on the program’s long-term goal — finding a way to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease. They are also a great source of education about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment.

You can learn more by visiting: adrc.wisc.edu

This website was developed in collaboration between the Dalai Lama and the psychologist Paul Ekman. Atlas of Emotions is a wonderful interactive site that breaks down the mechanism of emotions and physiological responses.

You can learn more by visiting: atlasofemotions.org

Dr. Lucy Hone and Dr. Denise Quinlan apply their research and training in positive psychology to help people understand and cope with grief.

You can learn more by visiting: copingwithloss.co

Dementia Matters is an educational podcast series about Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia, offering helpful information and current trends in research, diagnosis, and treatments.

You can learn more by visiting: adrc.wisc.edu/dementia-matters

For articles and information on breakthroughs regarding Alzheimer’s Disease, visit: oprah.com/health_wellness/breakthroughs-that-help-with-alzheimers/all

Share the Care is a nonprofit organization offering a guidebook and tools to provide support for caregivers using a model to organize supportive care groups.

You can learn more by visiting: sharethecare.org

WAM at Cleveland Clinic is dedicated to closing the gap in knowledge about women’s brain health by funding gender-based Alzheimer’s research and to provide prevention tips and tools to empower people to take control of their own brain health. WAM was founded by Maria Shriver (mariashriver.com).

You can learn more by visiting: thewomensalzheimersmovement.org