Book Recommendation:

The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss

Useful Website Links:

• https://www.alz.org/ Tel: 800-272-3900
• https://myeldersource.org/   Tel: 888-242-4464
• Https://alzprogramsanytime.org
• https://caregiver.com
• https://caregiving.org

What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?

Dementia is a general term for a group of symptoms that can affect cognitive abilities, such as memory, problem-solving, language, and behavior. Alzheimer’s disease is a specific type of dementia that’s caused by a physical illness that damages the brain. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60–80% of all diagnoses.

Definitions to remember: Respite:

Respite care is a short-term break for caregivers of sick, aging, or disabled family members. It allows caregivers to take time to rest, travel, or spend time with others, and can help prevent burnout, exhaustion, and isolation. Respite care can last from a few hours to several weeks, and can take place in a variety of settings, including: The person’s home, A health care facility, An adult day care center, and A residential or nursing facility.