Memory Loss
The 12 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers better understand and manage the progressive memory loss in people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Extraordinary95%
Alzheimer's Society
Geo Location: All (UK)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
This is part 1 of a 7 part series: 1) Memory loss and dementia, 2) How do people experience memory loss?, 3) The emotional impact of living with memory loss, 4) Communicating with someone with memory loss, 5) Supporting someone with memory loss, 6) Approaches for coping with memory loss, and 7) UK resources.
ALZSmart Score™ - Excellent85%
Surviving Alzheimer's (2nd Edition)
Paula Spencer Scott
Pages 108-131
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
This book uses the 'Why & Try' approach. Covers these challenges: 1) Repeats the Same Questions or Comments Within Minutes (or Less). 2) Forgets Recent Visits. 3) Forgets to Take Medication (or Takes It Improperly). 4) Forgets to Turn Off Stove. 5) Gets Lost When Driving. 6) Forgets Someone Died. 7) Distorted Sense of Time. 8) Doesn't Recognize Familiar People.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
The Dementia Handbook
Judy Cornish
Pages 37-59
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Provides 3 caregiver tips for calendars, appointments, and time. 5 simple techniques to engage people with memory loss in conversations. 2 tips on searching for missing items. 2 things you can do to make trips to the grocery store easier. 3 strategies on dementia and masking memory loss. 4 tips on making mistaken identity less painful. 3 tips on telephone use. Plus supporting the decision-making process.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Dementia Care Central (National Institute on Aging)
Geo Location: All (US)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses common issues related to memory problems in early, middle, and late stages. Offers 4 suggestions for caregivers. Also has a link to a short video [4:20] by Teepa Snow on how and why dementia impacts memeory.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
VeryWell Health
Esther Heerema, MSW
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Examines 4 possibilities why your loved one doesn't recognize you anymore. Has 7 tips on coping.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Confidence to Care (aka Home Instead)
Molly Carpenter
Pages 44-49
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Begins with an example of memory loss. Explains why this might happen. Has 15 bullet points for care approaches. Offers examples of how to communicate with a person who is suffering from memory loss. Concludes with 4 tips on prevention.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
Women's Alzheimer's Movement
Tracy Layden
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Provides 3 ways to practice controlling your reactions. Has 3 tips to create consistency around the house. Also offers 3 methods to build a support system to use when things become too difficult.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Provides 9 tips about speaking to a person with dementia about progressing memory loss.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
Alzheimer's Association
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Explains how caregivers should to deal with situations involving memory loss and confusion. Offers 7 tips on how to respond to memery loss.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)
Nancy L. Mace, MA and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
Page 31
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Overview of some of the common issues surrounding progressive memory loss.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
Understand Alzheimer's
Pages 62-63
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses the progression of memory loss from early to middle to late stages.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory30%
Learning to Speak Alzheimer's
Joanne Koenig Coste
Pages 110-111
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Briefly discusses 7 common memory issues.
