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An Introduction to The Alzheimer’s Caregiver™
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Alzheimer’s Disease Statistics• Alzheimer’s Disease is the 6th Leading Cause of Death in the US• In 2012, an estimated 5.4 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s
Disease• This figure includes:
– 5.2 million people age 65 and older– 200,000 individuals under age 65 who have younger-onset
Alzheimer’s• One in eight people (13%) age 65 and older has Alzheimer’s Disease• 45% of people age 85 and older have Alzheimer’s Disease• Of those with Alzheimer’s Disease
– 4% are under age 65– 6% are 65 to 74– 44% are 75 to 84– 46% are 85 or older
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• Sandwich Generation is Caring for Children &
Parents at the Same Time
• Over 15 million Americans Provide Unpaid Care
• Equal to approximately $90,000 per year in
Caregiving Savings
• Caregiving Expenses Expected to be over $200B
in 2012
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The Caregiver and the Alzheimer’s Patients
• The Complete Guide to Caring for All Stages of Alzheimer’s
• Empowers Caregivers with the latest research translated and delivered to be simple to follow and easy to understand
• Easy access through our website or your mobile device
• 32 volumes consisting of 88 videos, 850 photographs and animated graphics of the most recent scientific research relevant to Dementia and Alzheimer's care
• Translated into everyday language, searchable, interactive, and simple to use
• English and Spanish versions available
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About The Alzheimer’s Caregiver™
• Dementia, Delirium and Depression– Similarities, Differences and Treatments– Causes and Risk Factors
• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living– Bathing and Showering– Dressing– Grooming
• Caregiver Stress– Detecting Stress, Burden and Depression– Coping Strategies
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The Alzheimer’s Caregiver™ Topics
• Sleep– Promoting Healthy Sleep Patterns– Managing Nighttime Awakenings and Wandering– Managing Nightmares & Other Sleep Disruptions
• Communication– Guidelines– Managing Challenging Behaviors– Grooming
• Activity-Focused Dementia Care– Meaningful Activities– Person-Centered Care and Environments– Preventing Excess Disability and Difficult Behaviors
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The Alzheimer’s Caregiver™ Topics (continued)
• Difficult Behaviors Associated with Dementia
• Managing Difficult Behaviors
• Early Stages– Family Involvement and Planning
– At Home: Intimacy and Sexuality
• Environment Issues– Designing Safe Environments
– The Human Environment
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The Alzheimer’s Caregiver™ Topics (continued)
• Traveling, Driving, Holidays & Special Occasions
• Late Stages– Communication and Activities
– Hospice and Bereavement
– Personal Care
– Behavior and Sleep
• Managing Incontinence
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The Alzheimer’s Caregiver™ Topics (continued)
• Nutrition
• Memory Impairment– Risk Factors
– Prevention & Improving functioning
• Continuation of Care– At Home Care With In-Home Assistance
– Adult Daycare and Residential Care
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The Alzheimer’s Caregiver™ Topics (continued)
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LightBridge’s Board of Directors
Thomas B. Elin, JD, Chairman Janet D. Allan, PhD, RN, FAAN
Edward J. Condon, Jr. Jeanne M. Emerson, CPA
Debra Fetherston MD, FACP Martyn C. Glen, MAI, CRE, FRICS
Catherine Harris PhD, RNCS Karen S. Kauffman, PhD, CRNP, BC
Melvina McCabe, MD Edwin J. Olsen, MD, MBA, JD
Martha Pelaez, PhD Gustavo C. Roman, MD
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LightBridge’s Advisory BoardBarker Bausell, PhD
Kathleen Coen Buckwalter, PhD, RN, FAANRuth Covell, MD
Linda Davis, PhD, RNWilla Fields, DNSc, RN
Mary Guerriero Austrom, PhDBeverly Hall, PhD, RN, FAAN
Marcia K. HallSharon Lewis, PhD, RN, FAANAdrianne Dill Linton PhD, RN
Laura Martinez, PhD, RNMelvina McCabe, MDBrian D. Mulligan, MD
Linda R. Phillips, PhD, RN, FAANDianna Shomaker, PhD, RN, FAAN
Barbara Smith, PhD, RN, FACSM, FAANJanet K. Specht, PhD, RN, FAAN
Linda Teri, PhDWendy Wood, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Lena Smith, M.A., LBSW, LNHA, PhD
• http://www.thealzheimerscaregiver.com– The Family Caregiver Plan
• Launched 1 June 2012
• Subscription Rate: $59.99 annually
– The Institutional Caregiver Plan• Anticipated Launch Date is January 1, 2013
• Subscription Rate: TBD
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Subscribing to The Alzheimer’s Caregiver™
For More InformationContact
Cynthia GilleyPhone: 850-240-1692
Email: [email protected]
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Empowering CaregiversThrough Technology
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