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,...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for an individual with Alzheimerʼs disease or a related dementia can be challenging and, at times, overwhelming. Frustration is a normal and valid emotional response to many of the difficulties of being a caregiver. Whether you become a caregiver gradually or...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
…Stories, and experiences from those who’ve been there can be enriching and useful to add to one’s set of skills. Learning about dementia can make caregiving easier. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a tough challenge. Plus, many of...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Taking care of a loved one with an illness or disability can stir up some complicated emotions. You may have great days when you feel a deep sense of fulfillment and connection; and hard days, filled with guilt, grief, or anger. Whether you become a caregiver...
