Resources for Caregivers of People With Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
The federal government offers reliable resources on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and can connect you to important information about care and support.
The federal government offers reliable resources on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and can connect you to important information about care and support.
For those caring for a parent with dementia or Alzheimer’s, the challenges are great. The key is to care for yourself, and focus on the joyful moments.
With some careful, determined planning, and a few modifications, in most cases, holiday gatherings can be manageable and even memorable for caregivers and patients alike.
People go to great lengths to hide their cognitive decline. Be aware of unusual behaviors and attitudes, especially interactions in familiar circumstances.
Caregiving is not easy—not for the caregiver and not for the person receiving care. Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers, giving them time to rest, travel, or spend time with other family and friends.
People with Alzheimer’s need to be active and do things they enjoy. However, activities they used to enjoy may become challenging for them as the disease worsens.