"I like hearing what's going on in other families so I know I'm not alone in this struggle... I also am not so fearful of the future because everyone there is available to help you find and utilize the resources that you need when the time comes."

Caregivers Information

Referred to as the "second victim" of Alzheimer's disease, a caregiver's life is significantly impacted when a relative is diagnosed with a cognitive impairment like Alzheimer's disease. Because of this, Alzheimer's Family Day Center also strives to provide resources for caregivers. Below you can find information about our Caregiving at a Glance publication, online resources for caregivers, and services for the aging, and links to our educational programs for caregivers.

Caregiving at a Glance

Caregiving at a Glance is AFDC's fingertip guide for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. Two distinct versions are available - free of charge for family members (limited to one copy per household) and at a modest fee for professionals caring for people with an Alzheimer's-type illness. Techniques and strategies to empower caregivers address topics such as: troublesome behaviors, communication, eating, bathing and more. To order a copy, please contact us by email or call us at 703-204-4664.

Caregiving Resources

Caregiver.com
Caregiving.com
Caring From a Distance
The National Family Caregivers Association
The National Respite Network
KnowItAlz.com
Utah Coalition for Caregiver Support

Services for the Aging

National Council on the Aging
Guide to Retirement Living (DC/MD/VA and DE/PA/NJ)
National Adult Day Services Association
The New York Times list of resources (as of 7/2008)

Additional Training

Caregiver Education and Training AFDC offers drop-in classes and caregiver training courses throughout the year. Be sure to check out our calendar for a complete listing of upcoming events.