What is the most helpful resource that you've used as a caregiver?

MoniqueFrahm

Hi everyone, happy Monday! I want to start this thread for people to put some helpful resources that they've found and used as a caregiver. It would be great to have this information all in one place so other caregivers can refer to it whenever they need.

Have a wonderful week everyone!

dvellio

This link was mentioned today on a video call as being a useful place to get grant money for medical needs. I haven't used it or explored it but it looks like it might really help some people.

https://www.panfoundation.org/

MoniqueFrahm

dvellio Great resource, Don, thank you!

dvellio

I just posted this in another discussion topic so I will simply point to it here. The link below will take you to that post.

I'm finding it to be one of the most helpful things I found.

https://forum.trualta.com/d/23-information-resource-books/16

MoniqueFrahm

dvellio Thank you Don!

dvellio

Another great resource for information and help.

https://www.dukehealth.org/support-services/caregiver-support

dvellio

Refrigerator information card for EMT's to check for information.

https://www.thefileoflife.org/store

Linda-Lou-Lou

I am somewhat new to the caregiver experience but I have found a publication that has been tremendously helpful to me and allows me to see things from the perspective of the person with Alzheimer's. It has given me understanding and a greater level of patience in dealing with my husband. "Thoughtful Dementia Care: Understanding The Dementia Experience" by Jennifer Ghent-Fuller.

dvellio

More books that have been recommended.

Travelers to Unimaginable Lands: Stories of Dementia, the Caregiver, and the Human Brain

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=travelers+to+an+unimaginable+land&crid=2RR1WNRY21O7G&sprefix=travelers+to+an+unimaginable+land%2Caps%2C209&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope While Coping with Stress and Grief

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=loving+someone+who+has+dementia&crid=3UC1GMBKH1HIJ&sprefix=loving+someone+who+%2Caps%2C67&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_19

dvellio

A resource some may find helpful.

https://www.dukehealth.org/duke-caregiver-community-event/in-person/sponsors-and-exhibitors

dvellio

I haven't used this resource myself, but it was recommended in a session today and I'm passing it along.

https://www.caregiver.org/