Living with a Dementia Diagnosis
Understanding Is a Powerful First Step
If you’re living with a diagnosis, learning more can help you stay independent, protect your well-being, and feel more in control.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can make it easier to support yourself or someone you care about. With the right information and a compassionate approach, you can:
- Feel less overwhelmed and more confident
- Know when to talk with a doctor about changes or concerns
- Build a strong support system with family and friends
- Make thoughtful plans for the future
- Explore treatments and supports that may help
Learning what to expect can help you move forward with clarity, support, and hope.
A Guide for Navigating Dementia
A supportive guide that explains Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia, what to expect, and how to stay connected, safe, and supported. It offers practical steps, planning tools, and South Dakota resources to help you maintain independence and quality of life.
Resources and Guides
Understand your condition and that it doesn’t define you. Learn more about how to communicate, ask for help, get support, and empower yourself. As a family member, friend, or caregiver, there are also tools to reduce your own concerns and best support the ones you love.
My ALZ Journey mobile app
This free Alzheimer’s Association app helps caregivers and families track symptoms, organize care, and find personalized support throughout every stage of the dementia journey.
How to Share Your Diagnosis with Loved Ones
How to share your diagnosis with loved ones and the importance of seeking support.
Living with a Diagnosis?
5 things you can do now to maintain your brain health.
This Isn’t the End of Your Journey
How to positively make the most of your next path.
What is Early Detection of Dementia?
Early detection of dementia means identifying the problem when it is affecting a person’s life – before a crisis occurs.
Signs of Early Detection
Know the 10 signs of early detection and why it matters.
Caregiving and Support Toolkit
Information and Resources to Support Caregivers.
What Families Experience and Need to Know About an Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Hear from someone coming to terms with their diagnosis, choosing to learn, plan, and live with intention and purpose.
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