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ALZwell Caregiver Support has been continuously published since 1996 as a heartfelt and practical resource for Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia caregivers. We don't pretend that caring for a person with dementia is easy. It's not. But it is doable and can be rewarding on many levels. Our goal is to give you the knowledge and wisdom to make the journey easier.

"Keepin' Up With ALZwell" September 2011

Dementia Risk Factors

Rather than a specific disease, dementia is a set of symptoms that can be caused by or accompany other diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or Huntington’s Diseases. It can also be brought on by strokes, both minor and major and HIV or AIDS. Whatever its cause, dementia has several risk factors that all people should be aware of as they age. Some cannot be helped while others can be avoided. Read the complete article...

Caregiver's Beacon Newsletter September 2011

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Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Advice

Reading books can only give you a piece of the knowledge you need to be an effective caregiver to a person with Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. The other essential piece is the wisdom that only comes from having "been there and done that." Walk a mile in the shoes of Edyth Ann Knox, Beverly Bigtree Murphy and Jan Allen...

Free Home Care Referral

"A Place for Mom" is a free referral service helping families find nursing homes, assisted living, Alzheimer's care, retirement communities, home care, and other senior care options. Their experienced Eldercare Advisors have assisted thousands of families with the difficult task of selecting senior care. Find eldercare options for your loved one...

PrismComplete Personal Planner and Medical Organizer

Keeping track of important information can be difficult. In the event of an emergency, you will want to have all of it handy. This workbook helps you to collect vital information and use it to save time when visiting with your loved one's doctors and advisors. You do NOT store information on a computer -- you keep it with you at all times so it remains secure and private. Review the Prism Planner now...

History of ALZwell

ALZwell Caregiver Support first began serving as a resource for dementia caregivers in 1996. It was the labor of love of Susan Grossman who cared for her mother who had Alzheimer's. In 2000 ALZwell was integrated with ElderCare Online's caregiving library and support forums.