Important Services to Help Caregivers Cope
Those Who Give Care, Need Self-Care According to a recent study, approximately 80% of dementia care patients are being cared for by their families. They spend an average of 6.5 […]
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Become an OLLI Member: Your Brain Will Thank You
by Philip Nowicki, PhD, Alzheimer’s Project Board Member For six years, I was a full-time, 24/7 caregiver for my wife, Delane, who had Alzheimer’s disease. She passed away in March […]
Improving Health Care for Patients with Dementia
By Tricia Matthews Introduction “When I get sick, I want you to bring me here.” My mom told me this when we were driving home, after a long, full day […]
Alzheimer’s Project Provides Family Support through Counseling
When caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, caregivers experience a variety of challenges. These challenges encompass everyday hands-on care and may also include […]
The Benefits to Caregivers from Adult Day Respite Care
According to the Center for Disease Control, the majority (80%) of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are receiving care in their homes. Caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and […]
Remote Caregiving: We All Have a Role
Written by Carol Bracy, Board Member, Alzheimer’s Project When I started to write about my remote caregiving experience, I asked my sister what she thought I should convey in this […]
What to do when it’s time to take the car keys away…
Among the most stressful situations dementia caregivers face is taking the car keys away from their loved one when they are unable to drive safely. Initially, it can be difficult […]