Below is a collection of additional resource (some with links) for each of the topic areas in the living well section of the website. Each of these resources has been evaluated for you and is considered relevant, readable and reliable (top 25% of over 500 resources we have reviewed).
Communication
Alzheimer Society of Canada. (2014). Shared experiences: suggestions for living well with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Alzheimer Society of Canada. (2019). Ways to communicate.
Alzheimer Society UK. (2019). Communication.
Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program. (2007). Enhancing communication: A 'By Us For Us" guide.
Emotional well-being
Alzheimer's Society UK. (2019). Apathy, depression and anxiety.
Alzheimer Society of Canada. (2014). Shared experiences: suggestions for living well with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Alzheimer Society of Canada. (2019). Myths and realities of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Alzheimer Society of Canada. (2019). Reducing caregiver stress.
Alzheimer Society of Canada. (2019). Self care.
Alzheimer’s Society UK. (2019). The emotional impact of living with memory loss.
Bryden, C. (2011, March). Coping with stigma and fear. Paper presented at the International A Changing Melody Forum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Presentation available on A Changing Melody DVD.
Canadian Mental Health Association. (2019). Stress.
McKinlay, M. (2011, March). Adapting to change. Paper presented at the International A Changing Melody Forum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Presentation available on A Changing Melody DVD.
Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program. (2009). Living and transforming with loss and grief: A 'By Us For Us" guide. Waterloo, Canada, University of Waterloo: MAREP.
Quality of life
Alzheimer Society of Canada. (2014). Shared experiences: suggestions for living well with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Alzheimer Society of Canada. (2019). Alzheimer's disease: First steps for families.
Alzheimer Society of Canada. (2019). Brain health.
Alzheimer Society of Canada. (2019). Quality of life..
Alzheimer Society of Canada. (2019). Safety.
Alzheimer Society of Canada. (2019). Understanding behaviour.
Lindsay, B. (2005). Self-advocacy workshop: Taking control of our lives. Paper presented at the A Changing Melody Forum. Toronto, Canada. Presentation available on A Changing Melody DVD.
Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program. (2006). Memory workout: A 'By Us For Us" guide. Waterloo, Canada, University of Waterloo: MAREP.
Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program. (2007). Managing triggers: A 'By Us For Us" guide. Waterloo, Canada, University of Waterloo: MAREP.
Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program. (2008). Enhancing wellness: A 'By Us For Us" guide. Waterloo, Canada, University of Waterloo: MAREP.
Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program. (2008). Tips and strategies: A 'By Us For Us" guide. Waterloo, Canada, University of Waterloo: MAREP.
Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program. (2011). Living and celebrating life through leisure: A 'By Us For Us". Waterloo, Canada, University of Waterloo: MAREP.
Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program. (2012). Food and mealtimes: A 'By Us For Us" guide. Waterloo, Canada, University of Waterloo: MAREP.
Seniors in the Community Risk Evaluation for Eating and Nutrition Project. (n.d.). Food for aging well: A guide to healthy eatin for older adults. Guelph, Canada: University of Guelph: SCREEN.