On a personal note… (Pam Vickerson)
I was living in San Jose, California when my parents visited from Arizona to help take care of me while I was recovering from surgery. My dad was driving me to a medical appointment...
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Caregiver Corner: Late Stage Care
The late stage of Alzheimer’s disease may last from several weeks to several years. As the disease advances, intensive, around-the-clock care is usually required. It’s during this time that many families will make some...
Alzheimer’s basics: How to answer 5 common Alzheimer’s questions
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s a broad term that describes a wide range of symptoms, including memory loss or thinking problems that are severe...
National Caregivers Month: Jamie survived caregiving by educating herself
Today marks our last blog entry celebrating caregivers during National Caregivers Month. Jamie, whose dad died this June from Alzheimer’s calls on other caregivers to take action against Alzheimer’s. Remember to add a tribute to...
National Caregivers Month: Amanda moved back home to help care for Mom
We’ve heard from so many self-sacrificing caregivers during National Caregivers Month – here’s another story from Amanda, who was traveling the world when she got the news of her mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Remember to...
National Caregivers Month: En Espanol
We are coming to the close of National Caregivers Month – and we have so many more wonderful caregiver stories to share with you! Today we share a message from Juan Antonio, who has...
National Caregivers Month: Sam struggled with feelings of resentment towards his mother with Alzheimer’s
As many of our Alzheimer’s community is aware, caregiving is incredibly stressful – especially when giving care at home without little outside help. Today we have a blog by Sam, who struggled for years...
National Caregivers Month: Kat’s mom leaves her with lessons of love that last a lifetime
Today we’re celebrating Kat, a caregiver who lost her mother in August of this year. Remember to add a tribute to the caregiver in your life at www.alz.org/nadam. My mother passed away on Wednesday,...
