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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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The Caregiver and the Alzheimer’s Patients
• 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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About The Alzheimer’s Caregiver™
• 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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The Alzheimer’s Caregiver™ Topics
• 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 (continued)
• 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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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 Board
Barker Bausell, PhD
Kathleen Coen Buckwalter, PhD, RN, FAAN
Ruth Covell, MD
Linda Davis, PhD, RN
Willa Fields, DNSc, RN
Mary Guerriero Austrom, PhD
Beverly Hall, PhD, RN, FAAN
Marcia K. Hall
Sharon Lewis, PhD, RN, FAAN
Adrianne Dill Linton PhD, RN
Laura Martinez, PhD, RN
Melvina McCabe, MD
Brian D. Mulligan, MD
Linda R. Phillips, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dianna Shomaker, PhD, RN, FAAN
Barbara Smith, PhD, RN, FACSM, FAAN
Janet K. Specht, PhD, RN, FAAN
Linda Teri, PhD
Wendy Wood, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Lena Smith, M.A., LBSW, LNHA, PhD
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Subscribing to The Alzheimer’s Caregiver™
• 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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Empowering Caregivers
Through Technology
For More Information
Contact
Cynthia Gilley
Phone: 850-240-1692
Email: cindy@thealzheimerscaregiver.com
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