In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, we are highlighting Steve, whose wife Cathy is living with Alzheimer’s. Steve and Cathy had the honor of sharing their story during this year’s Promise Garden ceremony...
Vanessa Carter and her husband, Joe Ording are looking forward to the birth of their son in January. They are already caring for Vanessa’s parents, Ted and Valda Carter, of Tiburon, who are...
After his smart, independent mom fell prey to an IRS scam, Brian O’Shea knew something was terribly wrong. He shared with us how he and his sisters pulled together after learning their mother, Mary,...
by Alzheimer's Association Staff · Published November 6, 2017 · Last modified January 8, 2024
29-year-old Jasmeen Karan of San Mateo grew up with a mom she describes as “very loving, definitely a homemaker, a typical Indian mom.” Now roles have reversed and Jasmeen and her dad, John, are...
Scott and Katrina Thomas were married on March 20, 2005. Katrina says they picked the first day of spring as their wedding date “because it symbolized new beginnings.” Ten years later, in 2015, they...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 3, 2016 · Last modified November 1, 2016
Adult day centers offer people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias the opportunity to be social and to participate in activities in a safe environment. If you are a full-time caregiver, adult day centers can...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / Education
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 26, 2014 · Last modified April 11, 2024
We have reached the last post in our National Caregivers Month caregiver tips series. We hope these tips have been helpful to you! When asked about products for caregivers, our Family Care Specialists suggested...
Caregiving / Early stage Alzheimer's voices / Education / Love Stories / Women and Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 19, 2014 · Last modified January 19, 2016
Our early stage Alzheimer’s support group members just can’t thank their care partners enough! Feeling inspired to thank the caregiver in your life this National Caregivers Month? Visit www.alz.org/nadam
