CONTENTS
(1) Organizations and websites
(2) Books
(3) Articles on caregiver stress
(4) Support groups
(1) Organizations and websites
Alzheimer's Network (Salem, OR)
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys: Find an Elder Law Attorney: Attorney listing in Corvallis:
(2) Books
List of books for family caregivers (from the Alzheimer's Association) [PDF]
Alzheimer's Association National Office. (2009). Caregiver notebook: a guide for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias
Bass, P. (2011). Loving someone who has dementia: how to find hope while coping with stress and grief. [Amazon] [Available at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library]
Bell, V., & Troxel, D. (2012). A Dignified Life The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care; A Guide for Family Caregivers [Amazon] [Available at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library]
Jacobs, B. J. (2006). The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers: Looking After Yourself and Your Family While Helping an Aging Parent [Amazon] [Available at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library]
Kind, V. (2010). Caregiver's path to compassionate decision making: making choices for those who can't
Kuhn, D. (2003). Alzheimer's early stages: first steps for family, friends, and caregivers. [Available at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library]
Mace, N. L., & Rabins, P. V. (2011). The 36 Hour Day: A family guide to caring for people who have Alzheimer Disease, related dementias, and memory loss. [Amazon] [Available at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library]
Vaughn, J. (2009). Alzheimer's advisor: A caregiver’s guide to dealing with the tough legal and practical issues. [Available at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library]
Also see my webpage on Helping Someone with a Mental Illness
(3) Articles on caregiver stress
AARP - Caregiver Stress
Alzheimer's Association - Caregiver Stress
Alzheimer’s Association, Cleveland Area Chapter. "A Guide for Individuals Who Care for Persons with Dementia: Preventing Stress from Becoming Harmful".
Family Caregiver Alliance. "Alzheimer's Disease & Caregiving".
Family Doctor.org - Caregiver Stress
Mayo Clinic - Caregiver Stress
Women's Health.gov - Caregiver Stress
Wikipedia - Caregiver Stress
(4) Support groups
Corvallis Senior Center Memory Loss Support Group
Grace Center Corvallis - Support Groups
Samaritan Health Services - Alzheimers Support Group. For dates and times, see Samaritan's Events and Classes page or call 800-272-3900.
To be sorted
ADRC: https://sites.google.com/site/ccbhreferrals/populations/seniors/adrc
ADRC – Dementia: https://www.adrcoforegon.org/consite/explore-alzheimers-disease-and-related-dementias.php
ADRC – Caregiving: https://www.adrcoforegon.org/consite/explore-alzheimers-disease-and-related-dementias-caregiving.php
ADRC – Family Caregiver Handbook: https://adrcoforegon.org/forms/Family%20Caregiver%20Handbook%20Final.pdf?t=Family%20Caregiver%20Handbook
Oregon Care Partners: https://oregoncarepartners.com
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Center: https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving
Alzheimer’s Association – Communication Tips brochure: https://www.alz.org/national/documents/brochure_communication.pdf
Alzheimer’s Association – Communication Tips webpage: alz.org/commtips
Alzheimer’s Association – Adult Day Centers: https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/care-options/adult-day-centers
Alzheimer’s Association – Residential Care: https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/care-options/residential-care