Caregiver Resources

From practical tips on managing daily tasks and understanding dementia-related behaviors to guidance on self-care and recognizing signs of caregiver stress, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Tools, Education, and Resources For Caregivers to Navigate the Challenges of Dementia Care with Confidence

Through Medicare’s GUIDE model, eligible beneficiaries can access these services, including respite care, at no additional cost—ensuring caregivers are equipped to provide compassionate care while prioritizing their own well-being.

Emergency Services

For health emergencies, please call 9-1-1

Disease Education

Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet
The Dementias: Hope Through Research
Understanding Alzheimer’s Genes
Healthy Aging
Stages of Alzheimer's
Download Synapticure's Dementia Guide

Safety in the Home

Alzheimer’s Association Home Safety Checklist
AARP tip list

Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental ADLs

Dementia Care’s Help with ADLs
A Train Education’s Assistance with ADLs
Vetted products to increase autonomy and independence in dementia patients

Responding to and Managing the Beneficiary’s Behavioral and Psychosocial Symptoms

Blog Post on Synapticure’s Behavioral Health Program
Education on Wandering
Alzheimer’s Association Managing Tips
Tips for Managing Agitation, Aggression and Sundowning
Older Adults and Depression

Recreation/Social and Leisure Activities

Activities to Enjoy With Someone Who Has Alzheimer's or Dementia
Careforth Activities List
A Place for Mom: 19 Engaging Activity Ideas

Making Plans for the Future

PREPARE Guide to Advance Directives
Tips for Advance Care Planning
Legal and Financial Planning for People Living with Dementia

Healthy Lifestyle Strategies

What’s On Your Plate? Nutrition Advice
Exercise and Physical Activity for Healthy Aging: Get Fit for Life
Taking Care of Yourself

Caregiver Self-Care and Stress Management

Care for the Caregiver: Synapticure’s Resources and Support
AARP and Alzheimer’s Association: Community Resource Finder
Alzheimer’s Association Support Groups
Hilarity for Charity Caregiver Respite Grants
Managing stress via Caregiver Action Network
What is Caregiver Burnout?
10 Strategies for Dementia Caregiving
Find a therapist using Psychology Today
Arch: National Respite Network

Caregiver Skills Training

Alzheimer’s Association Education Center
UCLA Caregiver Training Videos
Dementia Careblazers: 100s of Free Dementia Training Videos from a Geropsychologist

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials and Older Adults: How to Decide if a Trial is Right for You
Synapticure on Science: Clinical Trials and Treatments for Alzheimer’s

Need more information?

For patients with both Medicare and Medicaid, please reach out to your designated Synapticure Care Navigator to discuss coordinating home and community based services as a part of the GUIDE program and your state Medicaid program.

Additional Resources

Dementia is a complex condition, but you don’t have to face it alone. In addition to Synapticure’s services, there are many publicly available resources to support you:

Eldercare Locator
The Alzheimer’s Association
Hilarity for Charity
The National Institute on Aging
Us Against Alzheimer's
Dementia Society of America
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration
Lewy Body Dementia Association
Women Against Alzheimer's

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