Online resources for managing stress
As our second week of National Caregivers Month comes to a close, I want to thank you all for your comments and stories – and point you to more resources available online to help...
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What should your caregiver do if they are feeling stressed? People with Alz weigh in.
Thanks to Angie for sharing her excellent blog with us yesterday. I hope you’ve been finding our tips and advice during National Caregivers Month helpful. Today, we have more input from one of our...
“I barely have time to make sure my toenails are polished.”
It’s National Caregivers Month and we’re on a roll talking about common caregiving challenges. Many of you know Angie, who blogs about her experience caring for her husband who has Early Stage, Younger Onset...
How are you making time for yourself?
We are continuing to celebrate National Caregivers Month with a month full of helpful advice and stories about our amazing caregivers and the people with Alzheimer’s they love. This week, we are focusing on...
Giving up the keys: One caregiver’s experience
I hope you enjoyed yesterday’s input from some of our early stage support group participants. For today’s National Caregiver Month discussion about driving, I’m pleased to introduce you to Janet, a caregiver who has...
On a Personal Note… (Luz Gonzalez)
“My father died of complications from diabetes at the tender age of 59 and I thought I had experienced one of the worst diseases known to mankind. Diabetes slowly robbed him of a normal...
Caregiving essentiALZ: A new Alzheimer’s Association training and certification program
A caregiver for a person with Alzheimer’s disease wants to be prepared, have knowledge and feel confident in the care they are providing. There are 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and 14.9 million...
Why did you give up the keys? People with Alz weigh in
Hello and welcome to the second day of our National Caregivers Month coverage! As you know, this week, we’re focusing on driving. We’ve asked a few members of one of our Early Stage support...
