Resources
Helpful Reads
Exceptional books to enhance your comprehension of the aging process.
Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey: Jolene Brackley
Creative Care: Anne Basting
Learning to Speak Alzheimer's: Joanne Koenig Coste
Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgeting: Lisa Genova
The 36 Hour Day: Nancy Mace
Movies, Documentaries and Short Videos
A selection of movies, documentaries, and short videos aimed at fostering a clearer understanding of Alzheimer's and other memory-related issues.
Alive Inside
YouTube excerpt / Story of Henry - Music & Memory iPod Project - Alive Inside Documentary
Away from Her
Love is Listening: Memory Bridge
The Notebook
An elderly man reads to a woman with dementia the story of two young lovers whose romance is threatened by the difference in their respective social classes.
TED Talk: Lisa Genova
YouTube / What you can do to prevent Alzheimer's
TED Talk: Naomi Feil, TEDxAmsterdamWomen
Naomi Feil, TEDxAmsterdamWomen: YouTube / Validation, communication through empathy
There is a Bridge: Memory Bridge
There is a Bridge: Memory Bridge: YouTube excerpt / Gladys Wilson and Naomi Fei
Helpful Associations
Entities dedicated to assisting the elderly population.
Expert Discussions
Podcasts and Webinars designed to enhance your comprehension
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Help & Support
Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration
Helpful Resources for Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD)
Kid Friendly Information
Resources aimed at aiding children in gaining a clearer understanding of their grandparents' circumstances.
Alzheimer's Foundation of America: AFA Teens
The Amazing Zoe: Grandma's Memory Box: Valene Campbell
Ghost Cat: Kevan Atteberry
The Remember Ballons: Jessie Oliveros
Still My Grandma: Veronique Van den Abeele
Influencers
Social media platforms focused on facilitating people's comprehension of mental deterioration.
Be Light Care: Adria Thompson
Careblazers: Dr Natali Edmonds
Dementia by Day: Rachel Wonderlin
Positive Approach to Care: Teepa Snow
Additional Helpful Information
Alzheimer's Association
The Hartford
National Institute on Aging
Memory Problems, Forgetfulness, and Aging