Resources
Here you can find a selection of resources related to dementia collected by the Michigan Dementia Coalition.
View other available resources:
Community Services
Area Agencies on Aging
These regional agencies provide care management services for nutrition, caregiver resources, health and wellness programs, elder rights, and support services. Find services in your area with Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan.
Check out their new Mi Caregiver Connection website to help find local support.
Guidebooks
Assistive Technology Guide for Living with Dementia
Michigan Dementia Coalition’s Assistive Technology Guide for Living with Dementia
This guide covers ways technology can support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
AARP HomeFit Guide
The AARP Home Fit Guide provides useful guidance and tips to make your home comfortable and safe for older adults.
Planning for Your Peace of Mind
Planning for Your Peace of Mind booklet can help you organize information about your personal, financial, and medical information for your family.
Websites
Alzheimer’s Association
Community Resource Finder
The Community Resource Finder is an online tool to find dementia related programs and services in your local community.
Safe Drivers Smart Options
Global Council on Brain Health
Global Council on Brain Health Resources Library is a website with tip sheets and articles on how older adults can maintain and improve their brain health.
Health Care Interactive: CARES Dementia 5-Step Method for Families
CARES Dementia 5-Step Method for Families is an online dementia care training and certification program developed for family members and friends with a loved one with memory loss or dementia. There is a cost associated with the training.
Videos
Today Was A Good Day
A documentary by Tight Knit – a project of the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation:
Podcast
Minding Memory
Co-hosted by Matthew Davis and Lauren Gerlach, researchers and professors at the University of Michigan, this podcast covers topics related to dementia research.