Alzheimer’s Project publishes a comprehensive Alzheimer’s Disease Manual including local services provided throughout the Big Bend Area. If you would like a hard copy of the manual, please contact the office.
Care Partner Resources
Sandy's Story
Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes us inside the life of a man with Alzheimer’s as he and his family struggle with his end of life wishes.
Dementia Guide
DementiaGuide Inc. is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with dementia. From its beginnings in February 2000, the team has worked diligently to translate over 10 years of research and development for caregivers of persons with dementia to use as their companion to understand and manage symptoms of dementia, and in particular, Alzheimer’s disease.
View our Managing Behavioral Challenges
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Agitation and Aggression
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Let's Talk Action Plans
Stephanie shares her own action plan and discusses how important it is in your day to day life. Comment your action plan down below!
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What is Safe Sitting?
Stephanie outlines her most efficient tips to help loved ones sit down safely. It is always a learning process so help us out too by sharing your safe sitting strategies down below!
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Wandering
In this video, Stephanie talks about the best ways to handle when a loved one wanders. She gives a couple simple solutions to this very common problem that could make a big difference.
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Strategies for Family Dynamics
Stephanie talks about the best strategies to use when navigating family dynamics. Comment down below your best tips, we would love to hear from you!
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Kitchen Safety
Stephanie talks about the best ways to ensure kitchen safety in your home. Comment down below the ways you practice kitchen safety!
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Fire Safety
Stephanie talks the importance of fire safety and how to create a security plans.
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Home Safety
Stephanie talks home safety and how vital it is to include in your lifestyle. Comment your home safety strategies down below!
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Challenges with Sleep
Stephanie discusses the many challenges of sleep and helpful tips to make bedtime less stressful. Comment down below your helpful sleep strategies!
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Noise and Distractions
Stephanie leads a discussion about navigating noise and distractions with our loved ones. Comment your experiences down below!
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Financial and Legal Conversation
Stephanie has the sensitive conversation about financial and legal planning that families dealing with Alzheimer's often experience. She gives her advice on what to do and when its a good time to start discussing it with loved ones.
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Falls
Stephanie discusses the best course of action to take in the event of a fall occurring. Comment down below your action plans and what works best for you!
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Past Conferences
Helpful Links
Alzheimer’s Assistance – Florida Department of Elder Affairs
Alzheimer’s Association
TMH Memory Disorder Clinic
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support On-Line
The American Geriatrics Society-Foundation for Health in Aging
Mayo Clinic – Help for Caregivers
Mindset Memory Centre– Help for Caregivers and persons with Alzheimer’s Disease
Project Lifesaver International
United Way of the Big Bend
Resources for Caregivers at www.knowitalz.com
National Institute on Aging
Osher Life Long Learning Institute (OLLI)
How to Pay and Plan Ahead
