by Watkins Kelly, Communications Specialist, Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center Caring for individuals with dementia is a challenging and emotionally taxing responsibility. In the age of technology, caregivers are increasingly turning to apps that offer invaluable support, guidance, and resources to navigate the complexities of dementia care. These specialized apps address the diverse needs of caregivers, …
The Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving has released two new resources; A Guide on Advanced Care Planning Resources: For People Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners which contains a range of tools, materials and information related to advanced care planning, including financial, housing, medical, legal, and palliative/hospice care assistance and Public …
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The National Family Caregiving Summit, hosted by Caregiving.com, a 2-day virtual event is happening November 10th and 11th. This summit is all about supporting family caregivers and their loved ones. It’s going to be an incredible gathering of caregivers, thought leaders and experts, and the best part is, it’s 100% free! Don’t miss this opportunity! …
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Dementia Friendly Washington Heights was founded with the objective to develop programs and services to assist individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. The Caregiver Conference is one of their extra-special endeavors. The event is totally free and open to the general public. Mark you calendars; the Washington Heights committee also invites you to their …
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People with dementia will need more care as their symptoms worsen. Services, resources, and support systems are available based on the level of support or care you may need. This can include: Find more information about dementia care and local services.
Problems managing money can be one of the first noticeable signs of dementia. To provide support while respecting the person’s independence, a family member or trusted friend can help by: Learn more ways you can help a loved one with dementia manage their finances.
Caregiving can be rewarding, but it is also challenging. That’s why taking care of yourself — physically and mentally — is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. A few ways you can care for yourself include: View this infographic to learn more ways you can care for yourself while caring …
As a caregiver discussing your loved one’s care and treatment preferences in advance can help you and the person prepare for the future. Starting the conversation early is especially important if the person has been diagnosed with a condition that affects their cognitive health, such as Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Use these …
Caregiving comes with many responsibilities, and it can be difficult to stay organized when it comes to caring for a loved one. NIA offers free worksheets to help caregivers coordinate care and keep track of caregiving responsibilities and needs. Worksheets include: Explore all of NIA’s worksheets for caregivers.
