The Alzheimer’s Research and Resource Foundation (ARARF) takes great pride in the distribution of The Alzheimer’s Caregiver® to those who need it the most. The Alzheimer’s Caregiver conveys the best of dementia care research in terminology that is easily understood by hands-on caregivers of diverse language and cultural backgrounds. Versions of this educational program are available for free in both English and Spanish.
A large proportion of people with Alzheimer’s need some care, ranging from activities of daily living—such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and helping the person use the toilet or manage incontinence—to full personal care and round the clock supervision. The evidence-based prevention strategies of The Alzheimer’s Caregiver meet the needs of people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers through all stages of the illness.
The Alzheimer’s Caregiver consists of in-depth modules on everyday topics of importance to caregivers, which include a vast array of videos, photographs, animated, quizzes and graphics, all depicting specific teaching points and reinforcing understanding of caregiving strategies and tips. In The Alzheimer’s Caregiver program, you’ll find:
- 2,200 pages of material
- 50 hours of audio clips
- 850 photographs each of which depicts a specific teaching point
- 88 videos
- 68 quizzes to enhance our problem-based learning method
Numerous grants from the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging were received to help fund the research that led to the development of The Alzheimer’s Caregiver. ARARF continues to cultivate relationships with universities to both promote and obtain cutting-edge research being conducted in the area of dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Click here to learn more about ARARF.
The Alzheimer’s Caregiver® Course
Module Titles and Authors and their University Affiliations:
- Dementia, Delirium, and Depression: Similarities, Differences and Treatments
Spanish version: Demencia, Delirio y Depresión: Similitudes, Diferencias y Tratamientos
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Dementia, Delirium, and Depression: Causes and Risk Factors
Spanish version: Demencia, Delirio y Depresión: Causas y Factores de Riesgo
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Assisting with Activities of Daily Living: Bathing and Showering
Spanish version: Cómo Ayudar a Alguien con Alzheimer’s con el Baño y la Ducha
Written by Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Assisting with Activities of Daily Living: Dressing
Spanish version: Cómo Ayudar a Alguien con Alzheimer’s a Vestirse
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Assisting with Activities of Daily Living: Grooming
Spanish version: Asistencia con el Aseo
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Caregiver Stress: Detecting Stress, Burden and Depression
Spanish version: Estrés del Cuidador: Detección del Estrés
Written by: Lena G. Ernst, PhD, MA, LBSW, LNHA (University of New Mexico)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Caregiver Stress: Coping Strategies
Spanish version: Estrés del Cuidador: Estrategias Para Sobrellevar el Estrés
Written by: Lena G. Ernst, PhD, MA, LBSW, LNHA (University of New Mexico)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Promoting Healthy Sleep Patterns
Spanish version: Promover Patrones Saludables del Sueño
Written by: Jennifer Kretzschmar, PhD (University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio)
Sharon Lewis, PhD, RN, FAAN (University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Managing Nighttime Awakenings and Wandering
Spanish version: Problemas del Sueño: Control de los Despertares y Deambuleos Nocturnos
Written by: Jennifer Kretzschmar, PhD (University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio)
Sharon Lewis, PhD, RN, FAAN (University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Sleep Issues: Managing Hallucinations, Illusions, Delusions, Nightmares, Sundowning, Anxiety, and Depression
Spanish version: Problemas del Sueño: Control de Las Alucinaciones, Las Ilusiones, Los Delirios, Las Pesadillas, El Síndrome Vesperino, La Ansiedad, y la Depresión
Written by: Jennifer Kretzschmar, PhD (University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio)
Sharon Lewis, PhD, RN, FAAN (University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Guidelines for Improving Communication
Written by: Linda R. Phillips, R.N., Ph.D., F.A.A.N. (UCLA School of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Using Communication to Manage Challenging Behaviors
Written by ; Linda R. Phillips, R.N., Ph.D., F.A.A.N. (UCLA School of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Activity-Focused Dementia Care: Meaningful Activities
Written by: Wendy Wood, PhD, OTR, FAOTA (University of New Mexico)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Activity-Focused Dementia Care: Person Centered Care and Environments
Written by: Wendy Wood, PhD, OTR, FAOTA (University of New Mexico)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Activity-Focused Dementia Care: Preventing Excess Disability and Difficult Behaviors
Written by: Wendy Wood, PhD, OTR, FAOTA (University of New Mexico)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Difficult Behaviors Associated with Dementia
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Linda Teri, PhD (University of Washington School of Medicine)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Managing Difficult Behaviors
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Linda Teri, PhD (University of Washington School of Medicine)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine)
Lena G. Ernst, PhD (University of New Mexico) - Early Stages: Family Involvement and Planning
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Early Stages at Home: Intimacy and Sexuality
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Environment Issues: Designing Safe Environments
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Juh Hyun Shin, PhD, RN (University of Iowa College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Environment Issues: The Human Environment
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Juh Hyun Shin, PhD, RN (University of Iowa College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Traveling, Driving, Holidays & Special Occasions
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Late Stages: Communication and Activities
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Late Stages: Hospice and Bereavement
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Late Stages: Personal Care
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Late Stages: Behavior and Sleep
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Managing Incontinence
Written by: Janet K Pringle Specht, PhD, RN, FAAN (University of Iowa College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Nutrition
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Memory Impairment: Risk Factors
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Memory Impairment: Prevention and Improving Functioning
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Continuum of Care: At-Home Care with In-Home Assistance
Written by Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine) - Continuum of Care: Adult Daycare and Residential Care
Written by: Catherine M. Harris, PhD, RNCS (University of New Mexico College of Nursing)
Edited by: Mindy J. Kim-Miller, MD, PhD (University of Chicago School of Medicine)