Caring for someone with dementia can be a challenging and stressful time, both physically and emotionally. It is important when you are providing care that you care for yourself as well.

Keep in mind that you are not alone. There are resources available to help you. Alzheimer Society staff are always available to listen and to provide support. Call our HELPLINE at 943-6622 (in Winnipeg) or 1-800-378-6699 (outside Winnipeg). You can also e-mail us at alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca  

Resources

• HELPLINE ^TM
• Support Groups
• Safely Home ^TM
• Family Education Programs
• Just 4 Kids: Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan

Further readings from our website

• Reducing Caregiver Stress
• 10 Signs of Caregiver Stress
• First Steps for Families
• Education & Support Meetings
Traveling with a Person with Dementia (pdf)
• Visiting -A Way to Stay Connected (pdf)
• Respecting the Person with Dementia (pdf)
• Anger / Frustration and Dementia
• Selecting Activities
• Sexuality and Intimacy and Dementia
• Special Occasions
• Getting the Most from a Visit to Your Doctor
• Enhancing Independence
• Living with Alzheimer's Disease or Another Dementia information workshop
• A Report on Alzheimer's disease and Current Research - Written specifically for the non-specialist by Dr. Jack Diamond, Scientific Director, Alzheimer Society of Canada.
• Leisure Series

Further readings from our national website

Alzheimer Care

• Common Questions
• First Steps for Families
• Bathing
• Daily Living
• Finding Help
• Planning for the Future
• Ways to Help
• Helping Children
• Helping Teens
• Guidelines for Care
• Behaviours
• Caregiver Support
• Ethical Guidelines
• Long-Term Care
• Late Stage and End-of-Life Care
• More Questions?