Resources for people coping with Alzheimer’s disease

08/02/24 at 03:00 AM

Resources for people coping with Alzheimer’s disease
Everyday Health; by Pamela Kaufman; updated 7/29/24
No one should have to deal with Alzheimer’s alone. The government agencies, nonprofit groups, and other resources listed here can help people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers cope with the disease through education, advocacy, support services, clinical trial opportunities, and blogs that share the wisdom of lived experience. [This list of resources includes:]

Organizations That Educate and Support
Financial Help for Managing the Cost of Treatment and Caregiving
Coping, Advocacy and Assistance
Facts and Statistics About Alzheimer's Disease
Medication Used to Treat Alzheimer's
Caregiver Assistance for People With Late-Stage Alzheimer's Disease
Patient and Caregiver Blogs Voicing the Real Experience of Living with Alzheimer's
Clinical Trials That Address Alzheimer's
The Takeaway

Editor's Note: This list of organizations, links and descriptions provides an essential resource for healthcare professionals who serve persons with Alzheimer's, across the continuum of care. Of note, resources regarding "Late-Stage Alzheimer's" include the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), Medicare.gov, Hospice Foundation of America (HFA), Home Care Association of America, ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center.

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