National Resources:

• Alzheimer’s Association

• The National Council on Aging (NCOA)

Local Resources:

• Dementia Roadmap – A Guide for Families and Caregivers

• Community Living Connections

• Dementia Support Northwest

• Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE, in WA)

• Seattle area support groups and workshops for caregivers

• UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center

Book recommendations:

• The 36 Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementias, and Memory Loss, by Nancy L. Mace and Peter V. Rabins 

• The Empowered Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia: Understand and Manage the Disease, Plan for Caring and Financial Challenges, and Balance Your Personal Needs to Thrive (Not Just Survive), by Sheila Keene-Lund

• Additional book suggestions