First of its kind: For the first time, healthcare and community service organizations, providers and funders have an easy-to-use, comprehensive resource to learn about and compare many of the top dementia caregiving programs. Best Practice Caregiving provides detailed information about…
Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and cognitive health? Search for clinical trials and studies near you with NIA’s Clinical Trials Finder. New and featured studies Click on the trial name for details, including contact information. Caregivers…
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Are you caring for an older family member or friend? It can be overwhelming to get started. Check out this new article to get answers to common questions including: How do I help organize important paperwork and get affairs in…
Although the holidays can be especially stressful for families living with Alzheimer’s, you might be surprised to learn that maintaining or adapting family rituals and traditions can help all family members feel connected. Follow these tips to help you have…
On Friday, June 21st, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, and members of the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Advocacy, kicked off the #LGCares listening event to speak with caregivers impacted by Alzheimer's Disease. Their first stop on the tour was to meet with…
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The role of a caregiver is not easy. The workload is time consuming, physically and emotionally taxing, and can lead to feelings of frustration, stress, anger, isolation and depression. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related diseases is…
Immediately after a person dies can be an emotional time. Even if you have prepared for the moment, take the time you need to say goodbye. Here are some tips to make the process a bit easier: Arrange any special…
The 2019 Alzheimer’s Disease Report, released by the Alzheimer’s Association, refers to caregiving as “attending to another person’s health needs.” A caregiver can be a family member: a wife, a husband, a daughter, a son, a close family friend, or…
People with Alzheimer's disease may take medicines to treat the disease itself, mood or behavior changes, and other medical conditions. Caregivers can ensure that medicines are taken safely and correctly. Here are some tips to help you manage medications for someone…
One way that caregivers can be a big help is by organizing paperwork. It’s a job that can be done even if you live far away. Getting all of the right information in one place can be a lot of work…
