With old age of the elderly, caregiving often becomes a part of life. Support and resources and research is much needed to deal with this stage of life. Sometimes this aging process affects the neurological part of the elderly, i.e. dementia.
- Understanding the Dementia Experience
- 7 Insights into Alzheimer’s Disease from Tom Kitwood’s book, “Dementia Reconsidered. The person comes first.” and 10 Alzheimer’s Support Tips [from about.com]
- Understanding the Dementia Experience (PDF) by Jennifer Ghent-Fuller, Alzheimer Society Cambridge; also adapted as an eBook, Thoughtful Dementia Care™: Understanding the Dementia Experience
- Letting Go of My Father by Jonathan Rauch (The Atlantic Magazine, April 2010)
Website with helpful and/or support info:
- The National Family Caregivers Association
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- Strength for Caring
- AARP
Related articles:
- Spouses face challenges in caring for themselves and their ailing partners (Kaiser Health News & Washington Post, May 25 2010)
In Sickness and in Health: Elderly Caregivers