Videos – how you can continue to enjoy your time with a person with Alzheimer's.
If you are visiting this page, you probably know someone – or know of someone – with Alzheimer’s. Take a look at the videos below to learn about the disease and hear about how other teens are coping with it.
Teens look at Alzheimer's disease: What is Alzheimer's?
Confused about the symptoms of Alzheimer's and how it differs from dementia? Want to know more about the progression of the disease? Watch this video to get the facts.
(The Alzheimers Association, US, 2017)
What can I expect & how do I deal with it?
You may have a family member with Alzheimer's disease and wonder what the changes that come with the disease will mean for you and your family. Watch this video to learn how to make communication and connection with someone with Alzheimer's disease easier for everyone.
(The Alzheimers Association, US, 2011)
If the person with Alzheimer’s lives with us what can I expect?
It may seem like the person with Alzheimer's is changing in ways that make your relationship different, but why? The answer is almost always that the disease is responsible for the changes, and keeping that in mind will allow you to cope with the situation more easily. Watch this video to learn more, and to explore making some changes of your own.
(The Alzheimers Association, US, 2011)
How can I help & what is out there to help me?
There are many ways people your age can make a difference in the lives of those with Alzheimer's disease and their families. Start by talking openly about it and informing your peers. Watch this video to find out how you can help move us toward a world without Alzheimer's.
(The Alzheimers Association, US, 2011)