by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to caregiving. Every family caregiver must be free to make choices that work best for their unique situation Short of neglect or abuse of the care receiver, nearly every family caregiver must be free to make choices that work...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Managing your time as a caregiver more efficiently could leave you happier and less stressed. After more than 35 years of working while caring for my grandparents, sister, mom and dad (who is 92, has Alzheimer’s and currently lives with me), I have butted my...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
The New Year brings with it new opportunities for dementia caregivers to make necessary changes. A new year signals a new start, and what better time to reassess life and set some resolutions to help you and your loved one live well with dementia this year… 1. Ensure...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Remind yourself that it’s okay to ask for help from family, friends, and others. You don’t have to do everything yourself. Taking care of yourself—physically and mentally—is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. This could mean asking...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Neglecting your needs can have serious consequences: A report from the Family Caregiver Alliance found that 40%-70% of caregivers have symptoms of depression. Caregivers’ risk for experiencing depression is 30 times greater than that of non-caregivers,...
