New Tips for Caregivers Infographic
The following infographic by the National Institute on Aging shares ways caregivers can take care of themselves.
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Caregiver Resources
Tips for making a hospital stay easier
A trip to the hospital can be stressful for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers. Here are some ways caregivers can make a hospital visit easier: Help hospital staff understand the person’s normal functioning and behavior. Tell the doctor immediately if the person seems suddenly worse or different. Share the load—ask friends and
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Dementia and End of Life Decision-Making
Making care decisions for a person with dementia near the end of life can be hard for caregivers. Because people with advanced dementia can no longer communicate clearly, they cannot share their wishes and concerns. You may have to make treatment decisions based on the person’s comfort at one end of the spectrum and extending
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Support Options for Long-Distance Caregivers
Many people find themselves caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia from far away. This task can feel especially frustrating as Alzheimer’s progresses and makes it harder to communicate. Here are some ways to find support and manage your stress: Join a caregiver support group in your community or online. Check out the Eldercare
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Now What? Next Steps After a Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be overwhelming, and it may be hard to know what to do. Now What? Next Steps After a Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease, an online checklist (available in English and Spanish) from the National Institute on Aging, can help you find: • Information about Alzheimer’s disease • Local services and support •
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Down Syndrome
Many, but not all, people with Down syndrome develop Alzheimer’s disease when they get older. Scientists are conducting basic studies, biomarker studies, and clinical trials to better understand why some people with Down syndrome develop dementia while others do not, measure cognitive and biological changes, and develop treatments. The NIH fact sheet Alzheimer’s Disease in
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Dementia and Abuse
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is important to know that people with dementia are at increased risk for abuse and there is support available to help safeguard against abuse, through Area Agencies on Aging, the Alzheimer’s Association and other ICRN partners. if you suspect abuse of an adult over 60 or
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2015 Caregiver Symposium October 15, 2015 Rockford, Illinois
Professional Solutions and Family Support A unique conference offering valuable tools and resources to support the professional and lay caregiver. A fast paced and interactive agenda designed for participants to gain the most current information on: Empowering your health care Compassionate care essentials Elder abuse and self-neglect Brain health and aging Best self-care approaches Where:
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