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Creative Care

A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care

by Basting, Anne Davis

Book - 2020

The founder of Timeslips describes how the arts can reshape our views on aging and give meaning later in life through the expression of stories and a focus on imagination. The founder of Timeslips describes how the arts can reshape our views on aging and give meaning later in life through the expression of stories and a focus on imagination. Show less

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Dementia Together

How to Communicate to Connect

by Bielak-Smith, Pati

Book - 2020

Person-centered care focuses on how care partners can develop a relationship with an individual living with memory loss by focusing on needs and values rather than on the disease itself. Person-centered care focuses on how care partners can develop a relationship with an individual living with memory loss by focusing on needs and values rather than on the disease itself. Show less

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High-octane Brain

5 Science-based Steps to Sharpen your Memory and Reduce your Risk of Alzheimer's

by Braun, Michelle

Book - 2020

A neuropsychologist outlines her brain health plan, focusing on five lifestyle changes: exercise, healthy food, lower stress, engagement, and boosting well-being and sleep. A neuropsychologist outlines her brain health plan, focusing on five lifestyle changes: exercise, healthy food, lower stress, engagement, and boosting well-being and sleep. Show less

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Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant?

by Chast, Roz

Graphic Novel - 2016

The cartoonist Roz Chaz uses pictures, text, and humor to describe taking care of her parents as they aged into their nineties and faced increasing physical, emotional and cognitive declines. The cartoonist Roz Chaz uses pictures, text, and humor to describe taking care of her parents as they aged into their nineties and faced increasing physical, emotional and cognitive declines. Show less

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The Last Ocean

A Journey Through Memory and Forgetting

by Gerrard, Nicci

Book - 2019

A British journalist and novelist asks how can we understand selfhood with an illness which dismantles it. What it is like for those experiencing dementia, in a society where autonomy and agency in life are highly valued. A British journalist and novelist asks how can we understand selfhood with an illness which dismantles it. What it is like for those experiencing dementia, in a society where autonomy and agency in life are highly valued. Show less

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Glen Campbell

I'll Be Me

DVD - 2015

This documentary follows Glen Campbell and his family on his national Goodbye Tour after he went public with his Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2011. This documentary follows Glen Campbell and his family on his national Goodbye Tour after he went public with his Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2011. Show less

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Keep Sharp

Build A Better Brain at Any Age

by Gupta, Sanjay

Book - 2021

Neurosurgeon and CNN medical correspondent Gupta reviews the research on maintaining cognitive health through exercise, strategies to heighten attention and focus, relaxation, diet, and a robust social network. Neurosurgeon and CNN medical correspondent Gupta reviews the research on maintaining cognitive health through exercise, strategies to heighten attention and focus, relaxation, diet, and a robust social network. Show less

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Her Beautiful Brain

by Hedreen, Ann

Book - 2014

A local writer and filmmaker sensitively interweaves her own life decisions as she processes the day-to-day needs of her mother who is living with Alzheimer’s. A local writer and filmmaker sensitively interweaves her own life decisions as she processes the day-to-day needs of her mother who is living with Alzheimer’s. Show less

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The End of Memory

A Natural History of Aging and Alzheimer's

by Ingram, Jay

Book - 2015

Described as a biography of Alzheimer’s, this study looks at the history of Alzheimer’s and the changing attitudes towards aging and dementia through the ...Show more Described as a biography of Alzheimer’s, this study looks at the history of Alzheimer’s and the changing attitudes towards aging and dementia through the centuries and in different cultures. The author reviews current research including the “plaques" versus “tangles” debate and gender differences. Show less

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The 36-hour Day

A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss

by Mace, Nancy L.

Book - 2017

First published in 1981 and now in its 6th edition, this text is a detailed resource for families and other care partners from diagnosis to end-of-life de...Show more First published in 1981 and now in its 6th edition, this text is a detailed resource for families and other care partners from diagnosis to end-of-life decisions. Topics include: behavioral symptoms, daily care, mood change and suspiciousness, and caregiver support and resources. Show less

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Mike & Me

An Inspiring Guide for Couples Who to Face Alzheimer's Together at Home

by Peel, Rosalys

Book - 2018

Rosalys Peel shares her experience with the life she and her husband built after his diagnosis with Alzheimer’s. Throughout his illness, they stayed together in their own home and developed a resilient and changing support system. Rosalys Peel shares her experience with the life she and her husband built after his diagnosis with Alzheimer’s. Throughout his illness, they stayed together in their own home and developed a resilient and changing support system. Show less

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Is It Alzheimer's?

101 Answers to your Most Pressing Questions About Memory Loss and Dementia

by Rabins, Peter V.

Book - 2020

This short guide provides basic information in an easy-to-find question and answer format. The author has chosen questions asked by patients during his long clinical career at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This short guide provides basic information in an easy-to-find question and answer format. The author has chosen questions asked by patients during his long clinical career at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Show less

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The Elderwise Way

A Different Approach to Life With Dementia

by Sabersky, Sandy

Book - 2020

Sandy Sabersky is the founding director of Elderwise, a Seattle area model adult day program for elders experiencing memory loss. She outlines her philosophy of spirit-centered care and the creation of person-centered relationships and community. Sandy Sabersky is the founding director of Elderwise, a Seattle area model adult day program for elders experiencing memory loss. She outlines her philosophy of spirit-centered care and the creation of person-centered relationships and community. Show less

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Memory's Last Breath

Field Notes on My Dementia

by Saunders, Gerda

Book - 2017

Gerda Saunders kept a journal after she was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 61. Her ‘"dementia field notes” form the basis for t...Show more Gerda Saunders kept a journal after she was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 61. Her ‘"dementia field notes” form the basis for this often-funny memoir interspersing philosophical musings with the quotidian frustrations of losing her memory. Show less

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Before I Forget

Love, Hope, Help, and Acceptance in Our Fight Against Alzheimer's

by Smith, B.

Book - 2016

The voice of celebrity chef B. Smith alternates with the voice of her husband as they describe their experiences with her early onset Alzheimer’s. Her hus...Show more The voice of celebrity chef B. Smith alternates with the voice of her husband as they describe their experiences with her early onset Alzheimer’s. Her husband also addresses the high incidence of Alzheimer’s in the Black community and his work as a spokesperson for increased research funding and Black participation in research trials. Show less

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TEDTalks

Alanna Shaikh, How I'm Preparing to Get Alzheimer's

Streaming Video - 2013

With humor, Alanna Shaikh reflects on her father’s dementia and identifies three areas of focus for herself: the development of hobbies (so that she has s...Show more With humor, Alanna Shaikh reflects on her father’s dementia and identifies three areas of focus for herself: the development of hobbies (so that she has skills for a future of declining cognition), physical health and strength, and becoming a better person. Show less

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Aliceheimer's

Alzheimer's Through the Looking Glass

by Walrath, Dana

Book - 2016

A medical anthropologist explores the journey with her mother, Alice, through the phases of Alice's Alzheimer's disease. She uses drawings and narrative to process her own feelings and to find the humanity of a person with dementia. A medical anthropologist explores the journey with her mother, Alice, through the phases of Alice's Alzheimer's disease. She uses drawings and narrative to process her own feelings and to find the humanity of a person with dementia. Show less

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I'm Still Here

A New Philosophy of Alzheimer's Care

by Zeisel, John

Book - 2009

Dr. John Zeisel, an environmental designer, offers insights into the most effective social and physical environments for long term care facilities for individuals living with memory loss. Dr. John Zeisel, an environmental designer, offers insights into the most effective social and physical environments for long term care facilities for individuals living with memory loss. Show less

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https://www.alz.org

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Find support groups, resources for care partners, current research, and a 24-hour hotline from the national organization and the Washington Chapter. Find support groups, resources for care partners, current research, and a 24-hour hotline from the national organization and the Washington Chapter. Show less

UW Medicine Memory and Brain Wellness Center

http://depts.washington.edu/mbwc/

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Find clinical, research and educational programs, including support groups. Find clinical, research and educational programs, including support groups. Show less

Alzheimer’s and memory loss: You are not alone, from Shelf Talk

https://shelftalkblog.wordpress.com/2021/02/04/alzheimers-and-memory-loss-you-are-not-alone/

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No one ever wants to hear a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, whether it’s for yourself, a family member or friend. The disease is progressive and has no cure. As...Show more No one ever wants to hear a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, whether it’s for yourself, a family member or friend. The disease is progressive and has no cure. As Ann Hedreen writes in Her Beautiful Brain, a memoir about her mother’s illness, “I’m not up for this. Whatever this is." It takes a community to support… Show less