Informational Blog Posts

Caregivers and the Holidays

Just turn on the radio during the holiday season and you are bound to hear it, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” However, for many unpaid family caregivers, this quickly becomes the most stressful time of the year. According to a Holiday Caregiving…
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WIRY Radio Interview with Kim Comisky & Sgt. Andrew Betrand

Listen to a WIRY Radio interview with the Assistant Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Initiative, Kim Comisky, and Sgt. Andrew Bertrand from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office. They discuss Project LifeSaver, a program that provides a timely response to save lives and reduce…
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How to Manage Caregiver Stress

The demands of caregiving can be extremely stressful. According to the 2021 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures Report, 59% of “family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias rated the emotional stress of caregiving as high or very high.” That level of stress can…
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What to Expect When You Attend a Caregiver Support Group

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be an overwhelming task, even for experienced caregivers. The challenges that come with the different stages of dementia can take an emotional and physical toll on a loved one’s caregiver. It’s important for caregivers…
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Can Dementia Be Prevented?

We all want to lead a healthy lifestyle, and a major part of keeping our bodies strong and healthy includes our mental well-being. As we get older, the concern of being diagnosed with dementia looms, and while there are no ways to eliminate its diagnosis…
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