It’s rewarding to care for someone, but it can also be overwhelming! Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia takes time and effort. It can be lonely and frustrating, so it’s important to take care of yourself and ask for help when you need it. Start a self-care routine by: Explore […]
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Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving (PHCOE-DC), is excited to announce their upcoming webinar, “Applications of Health Equity in Dementia Caregiving: Policy and Practice.“ To be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, this event, created in collaboration with the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving Health Equity Task Force, will help attendees
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Lorenzo’s Youth Summit is on June 14th & June 15th! A free virtual worldwide event, the Summit is designed by youth – for youth of a parent living with younger-onset dementia. Over 30 young people have come together to help organize the event with the goal to unite children, teens and young adults of a
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Caregiving can be challenging for both the caregiver and 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. Respite care provided by a friend, relative, or volunteer may have no associated costs. Professional services charge by the hour,
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Early on, a person with dementia may be able to perform basic tasks, like paying bills. However, as the disease worsens, the person may try to hide financial problems or not realize they are losing their ability to handle their finances. People with dementia may also be targets for financial abuse scams, sometimes by a
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Social connections are an important part of staying healthy for everyone, including people with dementia. If you or a loved one has dementia and lives alone, family members, friends, or other caregivers may be able to help in different ways. Consider these tips to stay connected: Learn more about loneliness, social isolation, and how to stay
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Administration for Community Living (ACL) has released the 2024 funding opportunity for the Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative – Grants to States and Communities program. Cooperative agreement grants awarded under this opportunity will support and promote the development and expansion of dementia-capable home and community-based service systems in states, communities, and tribes. The dementia-capable systems resulting
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Gardening can be a natural therapy for older adults and people living with dementia, offering a variety of benefits including promoting activity, creativity, and exercise that supports heart health. Research shows that gardening is also beneficial to the brain by boosting mood, improving emotional well-being, and lowering the risk of stroke and dementia. Another advantage
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