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AARP Dementia Caregiving Guide
Practical, accessible guidance on communication, establishing routines, safety, and keeping loved ones active. Its guides help caregivers find local programs (in the US) covering health, legal and financial assistance, and respite care.
Alzheimer’s Association (US) Caregiver resources and helpline
Offers disease education, ofree online and in-person caregiver education programs (including The Empowered Caregiver series), behavior management guidance, support groups, and a nationwide Community Resource Finder to locate local services. Downloadable PDFs on topics like wandering, home safety, behaviors, and caregiver stress are also available in English and Spanish.
Key tools within alz.org:
ALZ Navigator— an online tool to assess needs and create an action plan
MY ALZ Journey app— free app for newly diagnosed individuals and their care partners
ALZ Connected— online peer community (alz.org/alzconnected)
ALZ Talks / webinars — free live and on-demand education
Alzheimer's Association - Long-Term Care Guide
Alzheimer's and Dementia Home Safety Tips
Alzheimer’s Financial and Legal Planning
Transitions in Care Program: Free online course to help families assess needs, explore options, understand insurance coverage, and stay involved after moving a loved one into a residential setting
Alzheimers.gov (US Government Portal)
The federal government's central dementia hub, coordinated by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Includes a dedicated Resources for Caregivers page, a Planning After Diagnosis guide covering advance directives, legal documents, and long-term care options, and a Find Local Services locator. Content is authoritative, free, and regularly updated.
Alzheimers Disease International (global)
Worldwide federation of Alzheimer associations and supports caregivers and people with dementia globally.
ADI/WHO booklet: Help for Care Partners of People with Dementia
Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD)
Behavioral-variant FTD is particularly challenging for family caregivers; AFTD offers disease-specific education and a helpline
Brain Support Network
Resources on LBD, Parkinson's dementia, and related conditions
Caregiver Action Network
Family caregiver toolbox, webinars, and resources specifically for caregivers of those with cognitive impairment.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Includes fact sheets on guardianship, power of attorney, and finding elder law attorneys
Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA)
Support groups, medication sensitivity alerts, and educational resources specifically for LBD caregivers
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
The NIA produces plain-language guides on home safety, caregiver stress, behavior management, medical care coordination, and end-of-life planning — all backed by NIH research. Printable infographics and videos make these materials easy to share at caregiver meetings or in community settings.
Explore links to other core resources and foundational organizations.
If you have any additional ones to share, please let us know. (Updated June 2026)
AARP Staying Sharp
An online brain health program from AARP offering articles, brain-friendly recipes, fitness information, mental challenges, and videos organized around evidence-based brain health pillars. Available to AARP members as a benefit, with some free content open to all.
AARP Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) Resource Library
Peer-reviewed reports and multilingual infographics on hearing, music, sleep, social engageent, diet, and cognitive exercise. Many materials available in multiple languages.
Alzheimer’s Association - Brain Health Hub
Covers science-backed habits — exercise, diet, sleep, cognitive engagement, stress management, and social connection — with habit trackers and a free "Brain Health Check" self-assessment tool. The site also offers the Building Brain-Healthy Habits educational program and a virtual "Brain Tour" explaining how Alzheimer's changes the brain.
BrainHQ
Brain training with specialized exercises for memory, attention, brain speed, people skills, decision-making, and navigation. Free exercises and full access subscription.
Music & Memory
A service of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) and leader in advancing the therapeutic power of music to awaken, stimulate, and heal. Support to create a personalized music playlist for your loved one. They help individuals with a wide range of cognitive and physical conditions engage with the world, ease pain, and reclaim their humanity.