{"id":26199,"date":"2023-11-08T12:16:51","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T18:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandwichedkc.com\/?p=26199"},"modified":"2023-11-08T12:16:52","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T18:16:52","slug":"resources-for-dementia-alzheimers-caregiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandwichedkc.com\/es\/resources-for-dementia-alzheimers-caregiving\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources for Dementia &#038; Alzheimer&#8217;s Caregiving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to National Family Caregivers Month, November is National Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease Awareness Month. We&#8217;ve compiled some resources to help you learn more about caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Learning Resources and Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teepasnow.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/teepasnow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teepa Snow &#8211; Positive Approach to Care<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teepa Snow is a world-renowned educator on demebtia care. Visit her website or follow her on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@teepasnowvideos\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@teepasnowvideos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-positive-approach-to-care wp-block-embed-positive-approach-to-care\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"k39Dq5eE77\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teepasnow.com\/resources\/for-families-and-friends\/\">For Families and Friends<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;For Families and Friends&#8221; &#8212; Positive Approach to Care\" data-src=\"https:\/\/teepasnow.com\/resources\/for-families-and-friends\/embed\/#?secret=rGw5Wq59rd#?secret=k39Dq5eE77\" data-secret=\"k39Dq5eE77\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"about:blank\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thedawnmethod.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dawn Method<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DAWN Method\u00ae is the kind, strength-based, person-centered approach to dementia care that trains families and caregivers to capitalize on the skills dementia does not take away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thedawnmethod.com\/caring-for-someone-with-dementia-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/thedawnmethod.com\/caring-for-someone-with-dementia-at-home\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careblazers.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.careblazers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dementia Careblazers<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dementia Careblazers was started by Natali Edmonds- a board certified geropsychologist. While working for a large hospital system, she became frustrated with how few patients she was able to help in a day and how difficult the system made it for family members to receive access to the care and information needed to help with on their caregiving journey.\u00a0 Dementia Careblazers is on a mission to create a place where caregivers can have 24\/7 access to trustworthy information, training, and support from the comfort of their own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.careblazers.com\/optin1651370411575\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dementia Careblazers Resources and Support for Families &amp; Friends<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alzauthors.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/alzauthors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlzAuthors<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AlzAuthors is <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">a community of authors sharing Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia stories to light the way for others. AlzAuthors feature a new author or podcast guest each week and receive requests for inclusion from writers globally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alzauthors.com\/\">AlzAuthors Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/health\/dementia-caregiving-guide\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/health\/dementia-caregiving-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AARP Dementia Caregiver&#8217;s Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest advice and resources from AARP to help you and your loved ones navigate a diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/health\/dementia-caregiving-guide\/\">https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/health\/dementia-caregiving-guide\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alzheimer&#8217;s Association &#8211; Heart of America Chapter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Alzheimer\u2019s Association &#8211; Heart of America Chapter is the premier source of information and support for the 50,000 individuals and 200,000 family members and care partners living with dementia in our service area. Through their bi-state network of offices, the Heart of America Chapter offers a broad range of programs and services, including a 24-hour Helpline (800.272.3900), at no cost to families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/alz.org\/kansascity\">https:\/\/alz.org\/kansascity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KU Alzheimers Disease Research Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The KU Alzheimers Disease Research Center conducts research and provides education and training and support to individuals living with Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease and their family caregivers. They offer numerous opportunities to learn about Alzheimer&#8217;s, brain health, and resources to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kumc.edu\/research\/alzheimers-disease-research-center.html\">https:\/\/www.kumc.edu\/research\/alzheimers-disease-research-center.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sandwiched KC is here to help as you navigate caring for a loved one with Alzheimer&#8217;s or dementia. We can assist you in finding resources, support groups, and programs that can help. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/sandwichedkc.com\/es\/support\/get-help\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2101\">reach out for support<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/sandwichedkc.com\/es\/support\/\">find out how we assist family caregivers in the KC metro<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In addition to National Family Caregivers Month, November is National Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease Awareness Month. We&#8217;ve compiled some resources to help you learn more about caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer&#8217;s. Online Learning Resources and Books Teepa Snow &#8211; Positive Approach to Care Teepa Snow is a world-renowned educator on demebtia care. 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