Alzheimer’s Resource and Research Foundation

For more information on meals on wheels & congregate meals (AoA): To learn more about nutrition programs: Meals on Wheels Website: http://www.mowaa.org/Page.aspx?pid=183 Tel: 703.548.5558 AoA info on congregate meals: http://www.aoa.acl.gov/AoA_Programs/HPW/Nutrition_Services/index.aspx/a>

For more information on the Alzheimer’s Association: Alzheimer’s Association website: http://www.alz.org/index.asp Alzheimer’s Association phone: 24/7 Helpline: 1.800.272.3900

View the NIH website for more information on the ABC’S: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2518041/

For more information on the Alzheimer’s Association’s Safe Return® Program: http://www.alz.org/we_can_help_medicalert_safereturn.asp

Affiliations, Partnerships & Friends ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION: http://www.alz.org/ The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. The Association’ mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion

Glossary of Terms Acetylcholine: A chemical produced in the brain (a neurotransmitter) that is involved in learning and memory. It transfers information signals from one nerve cell to the next. Acetylcholine is greatly diminished in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Activities necessary for everyday living and functioning, such

Tip of the Week Archives Caregiver Stress Tips It is important that you do not isolate yourself as a caregiver. Find time to socialize with friends and family and participate in social groups when able. Accept offers from friends and neighbors to help you with your caregiving tasks. Other people can help with shopping, take the

Two Mothers by Anonymous I had two mothers… Two mothers I claim. Two different people .. Yet with the same name. Two separate women … Diverse by design. But I loved them both Because they were both mine. The first was the mother who carried me here Gave birth and nurtured and launched my career.

Patience or Understanding? Working with a person with Alzheimer’s disease can be frustrating, but your loved one really isn’t just trying to infuriate you. She is just doing the best she can or expressing her frustration at being misunderstood. Like some teenagers, Alzheimer’s patients will often do exactly what you tell them NOT to do.