From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Master the art of Caregiving

Effective caregiving goes beyond symptom management; it's about creating moments of calm and confidence. With the right skills, you can ease stress, strengthen your bond, and ensure your loved one lives with comfort, safety, and purpose, at every stage of their journey.

 

 

YouTube Channel

 

@teepasnowvideos

 

This channel shares information about dementia - including Alzheimers, Lewy Body, FTD, Vascular and many more - so that family and professional care partners can gain knowledge and build skills to become better care partners.

 
Good Reads

 

The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias, by Nancy L. Mace, MA, and Peter V. Rabins, MPH

 

Creative Engagement: A Handbook of Activities for People with Dementia, by Rachael Wonderlin

 

Understanding the Changing Brain: A Positive Approach to Dementia Care, by Teepa Snow

 

Revering Alzheimer's, by Dr. Heather Sandison

 

Learning to Speak Alzheimer's, by Joanne Koeing Coste

 

Positive Caregiving: Caring for Older Loved Ones Using the Power of Positive Emotions, by Sarah Teten Kanter, PhD

 

Support Groups

 

Dr. Heather Sandison's team runs a Reverse Alzheimer's at Home Facebook group, available at https://www.facebook.com/groups/740726920550907

 

You can also gain access to community via Dr. Bredeson's ReCODE program

 

Join the Cognition Crusaders -supportive small-group classes for caregivers and loved ones facing cognitive challenges at Functional Pharmacy

 

Pharmacist Consult at Functional Pharmacy

 

1-on-1 medication and supplement review with explaination of labs and logical next steps

 

Recommended Resources:

 

Author Resources:

Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care

: For her GEMS model and online courses.

Rachel Wonderlin’s Creative Engagement

: For tips on dementia-friendly activities.Official Support & Information:

Alzheimer’s Association: For their 24/7 Helpline and local resource finder.

Family Caregiver Alliance: For comprehensive fact sheets on different types of dementia.

National Institute on Aging (NIA): For government-vetted medical information.