More men are stepping up to provide care
While the majority of caregivers are women, there are many men caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Leon Walters and Jay L. of Solano County are two of the millions...
by Michelle Johnston · Published March 13, 2019 · Last modified February 15, 2022
While the majority of caregivers are women, there are many men caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Leon Walters and Jay L. of Solano County are two of the millions...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published May 17, 2016 · Last modified May 26, 2016
Helping a person with dementia maintain his or her appearance can promote positive self-esteem. As the disease progresses beyond the early stages, choosing and putting on clothes can be frustrating for the person with...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Latino-Hispano
by Alzheimer's Association · Published April 21, 2014 · Last modified October 7, 2014
The Alzheimer’s Association would like to invite the community to a free educational event offered in Spanish – Honor Your Mother; Learn About Memory Loss – on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 9:00 am...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Holidays / Stefanie, family care specialist
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 22, 2013 · Last modified December 5, 2014
Holidays can be challenging for people with Alzheimer’s disease, and can be a particularly stressful time for caregivers. The added layer of seemingly required holiday rituals, family and other social obligations, may completely tear...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver voices / Latino-Hispano / Newsletter / Profiles / Silvia and Linda, family caregivers / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published August 30, 2013 · Last modified October 7, 2014
“Alzheimer’s es fatal. Es importante que la familia llegue a aceptar esto.” La primer vez que escuche esto fue en una junta de educación sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer’s. Estas palabras resuenan en mi...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / News and notes / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published March 4, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
Caregiving can be extremely rewarding, but all caregivers will eventually feel some degree of frustration, anger and guilt. These are all normal emotional responses to an incredibly emotional journey. As a caregiver, you may...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published February 27, 2013 · Last modified March 31, 2014
In recognition of Black History Month, I asked our African American Outreach Specialist Craig Wingate to talk about Alzheimer’s Association resources and information specifically for the African American community. Here is what he shared...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Stefanie, family care specialist
by sbonigut · Published December 7, 2012 · Last modified March 31, 2014
We wanted to share a handout we use often when people call our Helpline asking about medications. This document, written for us by pharmacists and physicians from UCSF’s Memory and Aging Center, reviews the...