COVID-19 Resources for Caregivers

Caregiving during the COVID-19 Pandemic

As COVID-19 continues to impact the world, people who are caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia are faced with increased challenges. In response, caregiver support organizations have developed some strategies for navigating COVID-19 prevention and physical distancing. Here is a list of some available resources, with the most recent additions listed first. Please check back with this page often and contact us if you have suggestions for it.

WAI Dementia Caregiver’s Isolation Toolkit pdf – Added May 16

Family Caregiver Alliance – Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care for Caregivers – Added May 14

How to ease stress for Latino Caregivers  – Added May 5

The WDRN network hosted a meeting offering dementia-friendly resources for COVID-19 April 22, 2020. Read details and download the handouts here.

Listen here:

Listen now! Dementia Matters podcast offers Tips for Telemedicine – aired May 13

The Dementia Matters podcast pivoted to airing episodes about caregiving during COVID-19 in May. Find a list of episodes and download them.

Websites with COVID-19 information for caregivers:

Center for Disease Control and Prevention:

• Coronavirus: What you need to know
• Coronavirus checklist for older adults
• Disinfecting your home if someone is sick
• What to do if you are sick: Preventing the spread of coronavirus

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin:

• COVID-19 resources page
• Coronavirus information for Alzheimer’s caregivers
• Caregiver resources & tips in handling COVID-19

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP):

• Caregivers and coronavirus: Dealing with forced isolation
• PDF: Preparedness for caregivers during COVID-19
• Clear-cut steps for caregivers worried about coronavirus exposure
• Keeping caregiver spirits high during coronavirus outbreak
• 7 ways to boost your loved one’s morale during coronavirus epidemic

Alzheimer’s Association:

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for dementia caregivers
• Caregiver support (information available in Spanish and English)
• Caregivers: What to know about wandering
• 50 Activities for caregivers and people with dementia

Administration for Community Living:

• Coronavirus: What do older adults and people with disabilities need to know?

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America:

• Coronavirus prevention tips for Alzheimer’s family caregivers

Wisconsin Department of Health Services:

• Resources for dementia and family caregiving
• Safer at Home and Badger Bounce Back program

Family Caregiver Alliance:

• COVID-19 resources for family caregivers
• Relaxation for caregivers video series

John A. Hartford Foundation:

• COVID-19 resources for older adults, family caregivers, and health care providers

UCLA Health:

• Caregiving training videos

Senior Link:

• List of activities for dementia caregivers – suggestions to keep your loved one engaged 

National Institute of Health / National Institute on Aging:

• Alzheimer’s caregiving resources and when to get help
• ADEAR Center

TimeSlips:

• Enrichment and creative resources for older adults and caregivers