Resources for Older Adults & Family Caregivers

Studies show that when family and health care providers approach dementia care as a partnership, better outcomes occur. The overarching goal of the Family Involvement in Care and Partnerships to Improve Care programs is to help families and providers work together to provide the highest quality of person-centered care possible.

Family Involvement in Care

Family Involvement in Care Training

This 10-part series, designed for family members of persons with dementia, covers topics such as negotiating on their behalf, communicating with providers, and asking difficult questions.

Estimated time: 12-part series totaling 3 hours

medication

Antipsychotic Medicines for People with Dementia

When you are caring for someone with dementia, it can be hard to make choices about their care. This hand-out can help you decide about using certain medicines for them. 

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Age-Friendly Lecture Series

The Age-Friendly Lecture series is a collection of video presentations devoted to  Age-Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) and details the 4Ms framework: What Matters, Mentation (delirium, dementia, depression), Medication, and Mobility.

Estimated time: 8-part video series totaling 3 hours and 45 minutes

Dementia Caregiver Support

Dementia Caregiver Support Group Newsletter

These publications provide information to help caregivers both support those they are caring for with dementia and take care of themselves.

Caregiver resources

Caregiver External Resources

These resources help both health care providers and family members become partners in care.