Memory Loss Information & Resources

memory loss information, dementia blogs, memory loss books

Brain Health e-booklets

Recommended Websites

Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Idaho Chapter
Information about Advance Care Planning and Advance Directives
Idaho Caregiver Alliance
Jannus Legacy Corps Caregiver Support Program
Movement for Memory Program at YMCA
Living with Memory Loss: a basic guide - Memory and Brain Wellness Center

FAQs

How do I know if my memory trouble is normal aging or early dementia?

10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's | Alzheimer's Association

Where do I go if I or a loved one needs a driving assessment

1. Make an appointment at the Memory Center to discuss this further
2. Elks Rehab: Driving Program at St. Luke's Rehabilitation)

Who can help me with my estate planning and paying for long term care?

Be sure to find an Elder Law Attorney

What if it is no longer safe for mom to live at home? How to start my search for an independent living facility, assisted living facility or memory care facility?

Grannie on the Move - Assisted Living, Caregiver, Memory Care
Boise Care Connections – Find Assisted Living & Memory Care Facilities

What is the Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver and how do I apply?

Older adults who need additional help to live independently or adults with a physical or developmental disability can be eligible for Medicaid in Idaho. Go to About Medicaid for Elderly or Adults with Disabilities | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Review this website for more information and to find the link to apply on the left hand side of this page.

Where can I find additional resources for veterans?

VA caregiver resources and support

What resources are available to those with vision impairment?

Go to the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually impaired website for more information.

Podcasts

Taking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Dr. Abhilash Desai
Saint Alphonsus Wellcast Episode 42: Brain Health Series: Courageous Aging with Kara Kuntz
Saint Alphonsus Wellcast Episode 41: Brain Health Series: Over-the-Counter Medications and Cognition with Jeremy Crowfoot
Saint Alphonsus Wellcast Episode 40: Brain Health Series: Caregiver Support with Dr. Kara Kuntz
Saint Alphonsus Wellcast Episode 39: Brain Health Series: Advanced Care Planning – Part 2
Saint Alphonsus Wellcast Episode 38: Brain Health Series: Advanced Care Planning – Part 1
Saint Alphonsus Wellcast Episode 37: Brain Health Series: Signs of Cognitive Impairment
Saint Alphonsus Wellcast Episode 36: Brain Health Series: What to Know When Considering Levels of Care
Saint Alphonsus Wellcast Episode 34: Unlocking the Mind: Exploring Modifiable Risk Factors for Dementia

Blogs

Recommended Books

"Day-to-Day: Living with Dementia" by Angela M. Lunde, M.A., offers essential caregiving guidance, including practical tips and resources, techniques for working through difficult emotions, and strategies for managing common dementia-related challenges.
"Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias" by Jonathan Graff-Radford, M.D., and Angela M. Lunde, M.A., offers an understanding of dementia based on what researchers and other medical experts know about it today. You’ll also learn that dementia isn’t just about loss and decline. For many, a good quality of life can — and does — continue.
"The 36 hour day: A family guide to caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias" By Nancy L. Mace and Peter V. Rabins