Take Charge! Resource Library
For a patient to succeed, caregivers must be informed, supported, empowered and prepared. The resources collected here are meant to be accessible anytime to any caregiver. Search or sort by topic by clicking on the buttons below, or simply browse. Is there a subject you think we should add? Email us at email@mmclt.org.
Memory
Aging and Brain Health
- Normal Cognitive Aging
- Risk Factors for Memory Loss
- Strategies for Brain Health
- Achieving Goals and Establishing Healthy Habits
- Hydration
- Mediterranean Diet
- Alcohol and Aging
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12
- Exercise
- Sleep Hygiene
- Hearing
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Dementia
Movement
Parkinson’s Disease
- Parkinson’s Disease Overview
- PD & Motor Signs
- PD & Non-Motor Signs
- Autonomic Abnormalities in PD
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Sleep Disorders in PD
- Depression & Anxiety in PD
- Managing Parkinson’s Disease
- PD Treatment Overview
- Parkinson’s Disease Diary
- Advanced Treatments for PD
- Ongentys
- Inbrija
- Kynmobi
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB)
- Dementia from Other Causes
Parkinson’s Plus Syndromes
- Parkinson’s Plus Syndromes
- Drug Induced Movement Disorders
- Autonomic Abnormalities in PD
- Orthostatic Hypertension
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Sleep Disorders in PD
- Depression & Anxiety in PD
- Parkinson’s Disease Diary
- Ongentys
- Inbrija
- Kynmobi
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB)
Diagnostic Tests
- Cognision
- Syn-One Skin Biopsy Test
- Brain Imaging: MRI
- Brain Imaging: PET Scan
- Brain Imaging: CT Scan
- Brain Imaging: DaT Scan
- Precivity
- Invitae
- Testing Biomarkers for Amyloid and TAU
- Understanding ARIA
- Test Results
Safety and Strategies
- Memory Medications
- Medication Safety
- Medication Disposal
- Safety Overview
- Falls
- Home Safety Checklist
- Driving
- Driving Conversation
- Driving Evaluation
- Wandering
- Preventing Scams
- Firearm Safety
- Fire Safety
- Communication Do’s and Don'ts
- Devices and Technology
- Holidays and Events
- Engagement Activities
- Apraxia
- Aphasia
- Managing Activities of Daily Living
- Incontinence in Older Adults
- Constipation
Caregiver Stress and Support
- Stages of Caregiving
- Caregiver Stress Overview
- Sources of Caregiver Stress
- Strategies to Reduce Caregiver Stress
Long Term Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Independent Living
- Home Care
- When is it time to move?
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Facilities
- PACE
- Long Term Care Move-In Checklist
- Navigating Long Term Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- End-of-Life Strategies
- End-of-Life Communication