Resources
Resources for Families, Caregivers and At-Risk Populations
The coronavirus crisis is causing significant isolation and stress for caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
For the latest news and guidance on COVID-19 from government and health leaders, among the best sources of reliable information are:
- Your state Health Department
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 website for prevention information, updates, and Frequently Asked Questions
- CDC information in Spanish
- National Alliance for Hispanic Health.
Additional resources:
- UsAgainstAlzheimer's: Safeguarding Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Coronavirus
- Alzheimer's Los Angeles: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Safety
- Alzheimer's Orange County: Alzheimer’s & Dementia Weekly News Roundup – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Special Edition (March 6, 2020)
- AARP: Nation’s Top Health Experts Urge Calm, Offer Advice About Coronavirus
- AARP: Los expertos en salud del país urgen a la calma y ofrecen consejos sobre el coronavirus
- AARP: Coronavirus and Older Americans: What Families Should Discuss
- Alzheimer's San Diego: Coronavirus: What you need to know
- Alzheimer's San Diego: Coronavirus & dementia care
- Jolt Action: Hand Washing Technique
- Harvard School of Public Health: Stigma & COVID19
- Twin Cities Public Television / CDC: Coronavirus and Almanac Special (Hmong, Hmoob Somali, Soomali Spanish, Español)
- Universidad del Norte: Recomendaciones para proteger a los adultos mayores contra Covid-10
- National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Inc.: Coronavirus Resources
- National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Inc.: Cover Your Cough (Español)
- Frida Teran / Iowa Med: How to talk about the Coronavirus
- CDC: #Coronavirus: ¿Qué es?, ¿Cómo se contagia?, ¿Cómo prevenir el contagio? #COVID19
- National Alliance for Hispanic Health: COVID-19
- COVID-19 Health Literacy Project
- UI Chicago / UI Health: COVID-19 Resources