Resources

Alzheimer’s Association
alz.org/care/overview.asp

Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center
nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/

Family Caregiver Alliance
National Center on Caregiving
caregiver.org

HelpGuide.org
Non-profit guide to mental health and wellbeing
www.helpguide.org/articles/caregiving/support-for-alzheimers-and-dementia-caregivers.htm

Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s E-Newsletters
newslettersignup.mayoclinic.com/?fn=203

National Institute of Health Senior Health Resource
nia.nih.gov/health/getting-help-alzheimers-caregiving

Bibliography of Alzheimer’s References

A Part of Daily Life: Alzheimer’s Caregivers Simplify Activities and the Home. Anne Morris and Gail Hunt. (1994). Published by the American Occupational Therapy (AOTA) Press. ISBN: 1-56900-009-3.

Alzheimer’s Early Stages: First Steps in Caring and Treatment. A Guide for Family Members and Friends. Daniel Kuhn, MSW. (1999). Hunter House Publishers. ISBN: 0-89793-262-5.

Compensating for Memory Deficits: Using a Systematic Approach, Susan K. Kime, OTR/L (2006). Published by the American Occupational Therapy (AOTA) Press. ISBN: 1-56900-219-3.

Getting People involved in Life and Activities: Effective Motivating Techniques. Jeanne Adams, (1995). Venture Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 0-910-251-78-9

Midlife’s Challenge: Understanding and Coping with Decline in Thinking and Behaviour. Delaune Pollard. (2002). Action Print Services Pty. Ltd. ISBN: 0 9580217 0 8.

Occupational Therapy and Dementia Care. The Home Environmental Skill-Building Program For Individuals and Families. Laura N. Gitlin, PhD., and Mary A. Corcoran, PhD, OTR/L. (2005). Published by the American Occupational Therapy (AOTA) Press. ISBN: 1-56900-203-7.

Occupational Therapy Guidelines for Home Modifications: The AOTA Practice Guidelines. Carol Siebert, MS, OTR/L. (2005). Published by the American Occupational Therapy (AOTA) Press. ISBN: 1-56900-212-6.