RESOURCES
Helpful information, services, and products.
Information and Services
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- Alzheimer's Association
- South Carolina Chapter
- Caregiving Resources
- Alzheimers.gov
- Caregiving Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Alzheimer's and Related Dementias
- National Institute on Aging
- Basics of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
- Caregiving Resources
- Senior Lifestyle: 50 Essential Dementia Resources
- South Carolina Department on Aging
- Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center
- South Carolina Memory Care Services
- Memory Care and Disability Benefits
- U.S. Administration on Aging: Eldercare Locator
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Dementia Care
Helpful Products
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The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other DementiasList Item 1
With over 3.5 million copies sold, the bestselling guide to understanding and caring for people with dementia is now completely revised and updated!
For 40 years, The 36-Hour Day has been the leading work in the field for caregivers of those with dementia. Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer's, and other dementias, the book is widely known for its authoritativeness and compassionate approach to care. Featuring everything from the causes of dementia to managing its early stages to advice on caring for those in the later stages of the disease, it is widely considered to be the most detailed and trusted book available.
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Orientation ClockList Item 2
This clock helps orient people to the time, period of the day, full day of the week, month, and date in large, clear letters with no confusing abbreviations. Additionally features 5 programmable alarms.
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Visual Calendar (Large Print)
Calendars placed in frequently trafficked areas of the home can improve orientation and subsequently reduce anxiety in those with cognitive impairment. The jumbo print is ideal for those with cognitive changes.
