Being a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a demanding role. Whether you’re new to being a caregiver or you’re a current caregiver who needs some additional support, we offer free online and in-person caregiver classes and Alzheimer’s Disease education workshops for caregivers…
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Informational Blog Posts
Follow These 7 Tips to Avoid Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Burnout
Being a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is an arduous task. While sometimes taking care of your loved one may make you feel fulfilled and energized because you’re providing them with much-needed love and comfort, other times it can be…
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Caregiver Support Groups for Dementia and Alzheimer’s
If you’re a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. The daily toll of personally taking care and worrying for your loved one can induce stress, burnouts, and taxing effects on your mental health….
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Dementia and Incontinence: A Caregiver’s Guide to Managing Bladder and Bowel Changes
Incontinence is one of the most common (and most emotionally difficult) challenges caregivers face when caring for a loved one with dementia. As dementia progresses, changes in the brain can affect a person’s ability to recognize the urge to use the bathroom, communicate that need,…
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Best Transport Options for Dementia Patients and Caregivers
Transportation is another aspect of a caregiver’s responsibilities that they do not need to navigate alone. There are numerous public and private groups and organizations that may be able to help elderly adults and the disabled, including door-to-door services, providing a range of transportation services…
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Respites: A Caregiver’s Soul-Saver
Sometimes the most useful thing you can do as the caregiver for a loved one is to give yourself a break from the daily stress that comes with the role. Whether it’s taking a short-term break from the grind while a family member or friend…
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Dementia Patient Not Eating: Why it Happens and What to Do
Watching a dementia patient not eating is one of the most stressful experiences a caregiver can face. Meals often represent more than nutrition; they’re a form of care, comfort, and connection. So when a loved one refuses food, it can feel like a rejection as…
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Common Dementia and Alzheimer’s Caregiver Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Caring for a loved one with dementia is one of the most demanding roles a person can take on physically, emotionally, and logistically. New caregivers in particular tend to repeat the same handful of mistakes, often simply because no one warned them in advance. Learning…
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Exercises for Dementia Sufferers: Essential Activities and Caregiver Tips
It may not be easy to begin an exercise program with your loved one who suffers from dementia, especially if they didn’t exercise before their illness. But by gradually working safe, simple and customizable fitness activities into their daily routine, the benefits will slowly build and accrue.
Top 5 Games for Dementia Patients
Games can offer both social and mental stimulation for those with dementia, while “exercising” the brain and possibly, slowing the deterioration of cognitive abilities.
