Everyone knows that the United States government has literally hundreds, if not thousands, of different departments, and we all know that sometimes there is a certain amount redundancy built in. However, even the federal government gets it right sometimes.
One of those times is now, and one of those departments is the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
The people of NIA have taken the subject of Alzheimer’s and the role of the caregiver and made it one of their highest priorities.
The NIA is also the agency that, along with the Health and Human Service Department (HHS), came up with the New National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease. That plan was announced May 15, 2012.
The Alzheimer’s Research Association eventually became a partner with the NIA in the promotion of its “Go4Life” fitness program, a program specifically for seniors.
Below are links to some tip sheets for the caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients that the NIA has written that we believe you will find useful.
We would like to thank the NIA for allowing the Alzheimer’s Research Association to bring you these valuable Tip Sheets.
Tip Sheets and Resource Lists From the NIA
Everyday Care
- Alzheimer’s Disease: Common Medical Problems
- Finding Long-Term Care for a Person with Alzheimer’s
- Getting Help with Alzheimer’s Caregiving
- Adapting Activities for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
- Bathing, Dressing, and Grooming: Alzheimer’s Caregiving Tips
- Managing Medicines for a Person with Alzheimer’s
- Healthy Eating and Alzheimer’s Disease
- Staying Physically Active with Alzheimer’s
- National Council on Aging: (NCOA) Sleep and Aging
Behaviors
- Coping with Agitation and Aggression
- Rummaging and Hiding Things
- Hallucinations, Delusions, and Paranoia
- Managing Personality and Behavior Changes
- Managing Alzheimer’s Disease Communication and Behavior Problems: A Resource List
- Tips for Coping with Sundowning
- 6 Tips for Managing Sleep Problems in Alzheimer’s
- Alzheimer’s Caregiving: Changes in Communication Skills
- Wandering and Alzheimer’s Disease
Caregiver Health
- Alzheimer’s Caregiving: Caring for Yourself
- Getting Help with Alzheimer’s Caregiving
- Taking Care of Yourself: Tips for Caregivers
- National Council on Aging: (NCOA) Sleep and Aging
Safety and Alzheimer’s Disease
- Driving Safety and Alzheimer’s Disease
- Disaster Preparedness for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
- Home Safety Checklist for Alzheimer’s Disease
- Home Safety and Alzheimer’s Disease
Relationships
- Helping Kids Understand Alzheimer’s Disease
- Helping Family and Friends Understand Alzheimer’s Disease
- Holiday Hints for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
- Changes in Intimacy and Sexuality in Alzheimer’s Disease
