008 Helping Families with Memory Loss: The Care to Plan Online Tool

Dr. K talks with Professor Joseph Gaugler about Care to Plan, a new online tool designed to help family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Care to Plan uses an easy online questionnaire to help direct families to the caregiving resources most likely to help. They also discuss other ways for dementia caregivers to find education and support. Show notes and related resources at BetterHealthWhileAging.net/podcast
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In This Episode:

Dr. K talks with Professor Joseph Gaugler, PhD, an expert in family caregiving and dementia, who is on the faculty of the University of Minnesota’s Center on Aging. They discuss:

Care to Plan, a new online tool developed by Dr. Gaugler and his colleagues, designed to help family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias
How Care to Plan uses an easy online 20-question assessment to create a personalized plan of support for family caregivers
Why different families may need to prioritize different support strategies
Seven different types of support that are known to help family caregivers: Education, Problem Solving, Support Groups, Change Your Thinking, Brain Health, Take a Break, and High-Powered Combinations
The benefits of attending a local university-led conference about memory loss and dementia, such as the University of Minnesota’s Caring for a Person with Memory Loss Conference

Related Resources:

Care to Plan Online Tool (for people helping someone with memory loss)
The University of Minnesota’s Caring for a Person with Memory Loss Conference
Caregiver Education and Support Resources recommended by Professor Gaugler:

Powerful Tools for Caregivers
The Savvy Caregiver
The Alzheimer’s Association: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center
National Institute on Aging Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center
AARP Caregiver Resource Center
Family Caregiver Alliance Navigator

Support Groups and Online Forums recommended by Professor Gaugler:

Family Caregiver Alliance Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Association AlzConnected Support Groups
Lori La Bey: Alzheimer’s Speaks Memory Cafes

Questions or comments about the Care to Plan tool? 

Professor Joe Gaugler would love to hear from your questions and feedback. You can post in the comments below, or you can email him directly at [email protected].

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