Web Sites

The Alzheimer’s Association
“Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families and caregivers.” An excellent source of information, this web site includes chat, message boards to share problems and successes, and much more.
 

• Greater Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center
Current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease information and resources from the National Institute on Aging.

Alzheimer's Foundation of America

Alzheimer Research Forum (Scholarly)

Alzheimer's Store  "Online shopping of innovative items that will help families and caregivers address the issues related to dementia." 

Harold McDonald Alzheimer Care Center, Terre Haute.

Indiana Alzheimer Disease Center (IU School of Medicine)

A Place for Mom - Indiana


Alzheimer’s Support Group
Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the McMillan Adult Day Service.
486 1st Ave. 47807
For more information contact Margaret Scott
232-4627

Meets the 1st Thursday of the month, 7:00-8:30pm at the McMillan Adult Day Service.
486 1st Ave. 47807
For more information contact Margaret Scott
232-4627

Alzheimer’s Liaison from the Central Indiana Alzheimer’s Association
Patricia Farnsworth
243-9850
patricia.farnsworth@alz.org

Alzheimer's Association of Greater Indiana
The Wabash Valley Service Delivery Area includes the following counties:
Vigo, Vermillion, Parke, Putnam, Clay and Sullivan
 

24-Hour Helpline  1-(800)-272-3900

Who does the Helpline serve?
The Helpline serves caregivers, family members, and friends of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. It also serves health care professionals, paraprofessionals, and students.

When can I call the Helpline, and with whom will I speak?
The Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Helpline is staffed by previous caregivers, registered nurses, social workers, and trained specialists. Language translation is available for 140 languages.

 

Library Books

(Selected newer titles on this topic. Please check the catalog for additional items.)

The 10 Best Questions for Living with Alzheimer's: the Script You Need to Take Control of Your Health, by Dede Bonner.  c2008.  (616.831 B)

100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Age-Related Memory Loss,  by Jean Carper.  c2010.  (616.831 C)

The Alzheimer Disease Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information about Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias.  c2008.  (616.831 A)
 

The Alzheimer’s Action Plan: the Experts’ Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems, by P. Murali Doraiswamy. c2008. (616.831 D)

The Alzheimer's Answer Book: Professional Answers to More than 250 Questions about Alzheimer's and Dementia, by Charles Atkins.  c2008.  (616.831 A)

The Alzheimer’s Answer: Reduce Your Risk and Keep Your Brain Healthy, by Marwan Sabbagh. c2008. (616.831 S)

Alzheimer's Disease:  Facing the Facts.  DVD.  56 minutes.  c2009. (DVD 362.196831 K)

The Alzheimer's Solution:  How Today's Care is Failing Millions and How We Can Do Better, by Kenneth Kosik.  c2010.  (362.196831 K)

Alzheimer’s: Where Do We Go from Here?, by Lisa Smith. c2007. (616.831 S)

Anti-Alzheimer's Prescription: the Science-Proven Plan to Start at Any Age, by Vincent Fortanasce.  c2008.  (616.831 F)

Beyond Alzheimer's: How to Avoid the Modern Epidemic of Dementia, by Scott Mendelson.  c2009.  (616.831 M)

Can't Remember What I Forgot: the Good News from the Front Lines of Memory Research, by Sue Halpern.  c2008.  (616.8523 H)

Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia, by Helen Whitworth.  c2011.  (616.83 W)

The Comfort of Home for Alzheimer’s Disease: a Guide for Caregivers, by Maria Meyer. c2008. (649.8 M)

Connecting the Dots: Breakthroughs in Communication as Alzheimer's Advances, by Judith London.  c2009.  (616.831 L)

The Everything Health Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: a Reassuring, Informative Guide for Families and Caregivers, by Maureen Dezell.  c2009.  (616.831 D)

I Still Do:  Loving and Living with Alzheimer's, by Judith Fox.  c2009.  (362.196831 F)

I'm Still Here: a Breakthrough Approach to Understanding Someone Living with Alzheimer's, by John Zeisel.  c2009.  (616.831 Z)

Keeper: One House, Three Generations, and a Journey Into Alzheimer's, by Andrea Gillies.  c2010.  (362.196831 G)

The Majesty of Your Loving: Ten Thouseand Joys & Ten Thousand Sorrows: a Couple's Journey Through Alzheimer's, by Gary Reiswig.  c2010.  (616.831 R)

Measure of the Heart: a Father's Alzheimer's, a Daughter's Return, by Mary Ellen Geist.  c2008.  (362.196831 G)

A Personal Guide to Living with Progressive Memory Loss, by Sandy Burgener. c2007. (616.83 B)

The Thousand Mile Stare: One Family's Journey through the Struggle and Science of Alzheimer's, by Gary Reiswig.  c2010.  (616.831 R)

Voices of Alzheimer’s: the Healing Companion: Stories for Courage, Comfort and Strength. c2007. (362.196831 V)

What If It’s Not Alzheimer’s: a Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia, edited by Gary and Lisa Radin. c2008. (616.83 W)

Videorecordings

Alzheimer's Disease:  Facing the Facts,  c2009.  (DVD 362.196831 A)
56 minutes

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