Dementia Organizations around the World
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
AFA provides a robust activities program which is available over zoom. Take a look at their calendar of events and register. It is free and is on Eastern time so only 1 hour behind Bermuda. In addition, the AFA hold numerous educational sessions for both professional caregivers and families. They also have Dementia Screening on their website
Alzheimer's Society is a United Kingdom care and research charity for people with dementia and their carers. It operates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, while its sister charities Alzheimer Scotland and Alzheimer's Society of Ireland cover Scotland and the Republic of Ireland respectively
Alzheimer's Association of America
The Alzheimer’s Association website is a rich resource designed to inform and educate multiple audiences, including those living with the disease, caregivers, volunteers and professional health care providers.
Content covers everything from the basics of Alzheimer’s to support groups to global research efforts.
alz.org
Dementia UK is a charity that provides Admiral Nurses for families affected by dementia.
Alzheimer’s Disease International
Alzheimer's Disease International was founded in 1984 to help to fight Alzheimer's disease, which was first diagnosed in 1906. ADI is the umbrella organization of more than 100 Alzheimer's associations around the world. Each member supports people with dementia and their families in their country. The ADI holds a Conference every year and is highly worth a visit as it caters to everyone affected by dementia and has some wonderful speakers from all over the world. The 35th Global Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International will be hosted online and in-person in London, UK at The Kia Oval on 8-10 June 2022.
The theme for the conference, New horizons in dementia: Building on hope, continues the momentum gained during our 2020 conference. The 2022 conference will look at progress and barriers, new developments and innovations across all 7-action areas of the WHO Global action plan on dementia. It will inform attendees about recent developments and forecast breakthroughs in research, diagnosis, treatment, care, and support, and of course our continued focus on awareness raising, challenging stigma and advocacy.
National Institute of Ageing - Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is the primary Federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer's disease research
Dementia Care Training Resources/caregiver support:
CareBlazers - Helping families cope with the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia online and via YouTube tutorials.
Teepa Snow Positive Approach to Care -
Offering education, support, and training to improve the world of dementia care, one mind at a time, through a relationship first approach created by Teepa Snow
Futurelearn
Understand and care for people with dementia with these free online courses. Explore dementia information, research and best practice for professional and family careers, with leading universities and medical schools.
Cares Dementia Basics
Empowering carers through education, with online training programs to provide caregivers with core information needed for dementia care: Connect with the person, Assess behaviour, Respond appropriately, Evaluate what works, and Share with others.
Dementia Training Company
Delivers learning and development activities and has co-hosted training events in Bermuda with AAD.
Carers UK
Making life better for carers through advice, information and support.
Finding a good Dementia Care Home
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