If you’re looking for information and resources while you care for a loved one with dementia, these are some starting points to investigate. What else would you add here? Let us know by emailing team@griefity.com
🔎 Alzheimer’s Association
👉 One of the leading resources for families and caregivers, this site provides a wealth of information on understanding dementia, caregiving tips, and support groups.
🔎 Alzheimer’s Society (UK)
👉 This UK-based organization offers information on caring for a person with dementia, support services, and a helpline for caregivers seeking guidance.
🔎 Dementia Care Central
👉 A comprehensive resource providing articles, tips, and support for caregivers, with a focus on daily care, legal advice, and financial support for those managing dementia. Website: Dementia Care Central
🔎 Family Caregiver Alliance
👉 This nonprofit offers practical caregiving advice, webinars, and support tailored to family caregivers, including those caring for people with dementia. Website: Family Caregiver Alliance
🔎 Help for Alzheimer’s Families
👉 Run by Home Instead Senior Care, this website offers a variety of tools for caregivers, including videos, articles, and practical tips for dementia care. Website: Help for Alzheimer’s Families
🔎 Dementia Friends
👉 This initiative helps raise awareness and provide practical ways to support someone with dementia, with online sessions and tips for caregivers. Website: Dementia Friends
🔎 Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care
👉 Teepa Snow is a dementia care expert who provides educational videos, training programs, and support for families and caregivers managing dementia. Website: Teepa Snow
🔎 National Institute on Aging (NIA)
👉 NIA offers in-depth guides on dementia care, symptoms, and how to manage the changing needs of individuals with dementia, with a focus on scientific research. Website: NIA – Dementia Care
🔎 Alzheimers.gov
👉 A US government website with comprehensive information about Alzheimer’s and other dementias, offering caregiving tips, financial help, and community resources. Website: Alzheimers.gov
🔎 Carers UK
👉 A UK-based nonprofit providing resources, legal information, and peer support for carers, including those looking after individuals with dementia. Website: Carers UK
🔎 Caregiver Action Network
👉 This organization offers resources, forums, and support groups specifically tailored to family caregivers, with a focus on managing dementia. Website: Caregiver Action Network
🔎 AARP Caregiving
👉 AARP’s caregiving section includes practical advice, community forums, and caregiving guides for those managing the care of loved ones with dementia. Website: AARP Caregiving
🔎 Memory Cafe Directory
👉 A resource to find local or virtual Memory Cafes, which provide a social setting for those with dementia and their caregivers to connect and share experiences. Website: Memory Cafe Directory
🔎 Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)
👉 AFA provides a helpline, caregiving tips, and resources tailored to the family members of people with dementia, including webinars and virtual support groups. Website: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
🔎 Dementia Caregiver Resources
👉 A website offering articles, toolkits, and advice for those caring for loved ones with dementia, focusing on daily caregiving challenges and long-term planning. Website: Dementia Caregiver Resources
