Making Sense of Memory Loss Online

Developed by Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association, evidence-based Making Sense of Memory Loss Online helps family members who care for someone in the early or late stages of memory loss, whether or not that individual has received a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.  Families learn about:

• causes of and treatments for memory loss
• memory loss and related symptoms
• communication strategies
• making decisions
• planning for the future
• coping and caring techniques

By the end of each online course, participants will:

• increase their knowledge about the causes of memory loss and to promote a medical evaluation
• assist in adjusting attitudes and behaviors in relation to the person with memory loss
• bolster their self-efficacy with respect to present and future care tasks