Free Resources
Here, you’ll discover our collection of e-books designed to support caregivers and families embarking on the journey of dementia or Alzheimer’s with their loved ones. These invaluable resources contain essential tips, insights, and practical advice to help you navigate the complexities and challenges of caregiving with confidence and compassion. Whether you’re seeking guidance on communication strategies, coping mechanisms, or understanding the disease process, our collection offers diverse perspectives and expertise to assist you every step of the way.
AlzAuthors Anthologies
Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiving Stories, an AlzAuthors Anthology, Volume 1
This anthology curated by AlzAuthors.com offers a diverse collection of writings, including memoirs, novels, nonfiction, poetry, children's books, and blogs, meticulously chosen to offer support and knowledge to those affected by Alzheimer's and dementia.
Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiving Stories, an AlzAuthors Anthology, Volume 2
Volume two of this anthology curated by AlzAuthors.com warmly embraces readers into the realm of Alzheimer's and dementia literature, offering a diverse array of writings, meticulously selected to provide solace and insight for those facing these conditions.
Caregiver Tip Sheets
Caregiver Tip Sheet: 6 Helpful Tips for Caregiver "Mistakes"
There is no instruction manual or guidebook for caregiving. Most of us learn "on the job" and sometimes we make mistakes. In this booklet, Irene Frances Olson, author of Requiem for the Status Quo, shares what she learned from mistakes made when she cared for her father on his Alzheimer's journey.
Caregiver Tip Sheet: 10 Tips to Create a Holiday to Remember
Kimberly Best, RN, MA, a professional mediator specializing in family dynamics, provides tips for managing holiday stress when a family member has dementia. She shares valuable insights from her book "How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story."
Caregiver Tip Sheet: 8 Tips on How to Ask for Help
In caregiving, we can’t always go it alone, but many of us are uncomfortable asking for help. In this tip sheet, discover strategies to make it easy to ask for help. Written by Christy Byrne Yates, MS, LEP, author of Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation.
Caregiver Tip Sheet: 6 Tips to Manage Potential Family Conflicts During the Holidays
Holidays can bring both joy and stress, especially when unresolved issues and difficult relationships arise, but with guidance from professional mediator Kimberly Best, you can navigate these challenges and create meaningful experiences with loved ones.
Caregiver Tip Sheet: 12 Tips for Care Partners in the Kitchen
Melissa Bernstein, an occupational therapist and former caregiver, shares tips in her booklet for turning cooking into quality time with your care recipient. As the author of "The Power of 5 Test Kitchen Cookbook Caregiver Edition," Bernstein offers insights on making meal preparation meaningful while spending time together.
Caregiver Tip Sheet: 13 Helpful Tips for the Long-Distance Caregiver
Marianne Sciucco, a long-distance caregiver for her stepfather with frontotemporal dementia while supporting her frail mother in Massachusetts from New York, offers valuable tips to ease caregiving challenges, emphasizing self-care to prevent burnout, drawing from her experiences as a registered nurse and founder of AlzAuthors.
Compilation Booklets
Caring for a Mother with Dementia
Our booklet, "Caring for a Mother with Dementia," compiles 15 compelling memoirs to offer guidance and insight for caregivers, featuring diverse stories from various perspectives. This free resource provides links to further information about each title, including personal essays from the authors and where to purchase for in-depth reading.
Poetry for the Dementia Journey
In this booklet you'll find information about 17 collections of poetry written from the perspectives of people living with dementia or caring for a loved one with the condition. Each entry includes an excerpt from the author's writing on the AlzAuthors.com website with a link to that post so you can read more about the book, author, and their dementia journey.
When Dad Has Dementia
This booklet includes samples of memoirs written about caring for a father with dementia from the authors at AlzAuthors.com, the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. May one of our authors speak to your experience.
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