During National Family Caregivers Month in November, the Alzheimer’s Association is teaming up with the Ad Council to launch a new national communications campaign, “Hopeful Together.” Highlighting the campaign are public service announcements (PSAs) aimed at encouraging families to discuss cognitive concerns with each other and their doctor sooner to enable early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia.

Speaking from personal experience, my family has been caring for my mother who has been battling Alzheimer’s for about 8 years. I can never forget all that she has done for me, and want to help her in her time of need. Join me in honoring all who have been caregivers to family members with Alzheimer’s or other debilitating diseases.

The following list is a selection of resources on caregiving for people with Alzheimerʻs available at the Leeward CC Library:

• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Are the Keys in the Freezer? : An Advocate’s Guide for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
• At Wit’s End : Plain Talk on Alzheimer’s for Families and Clinicians, Second Edition
• Caring for a Loved One with Dementia : A Mindfulness-Based Guide for Reducing Stress and Making the Best of Your Journey Together
• Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer’s Journey : A Guide for Families and Caregivers, Fifth Edition, Revised and Expanded
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s : Solving the Practical and Policy Challenges
• The Emotional Journey of the Alzheimer’s Family
• Shelved : A Memoir of Aging in America

For more information please visit the Alzheimerʻs Association and National Family Caregivers Month.