Caring for someone with dementia is not a simple medical chore. It is a profound test of character. And as research shows, it ...
Three women caring for loved ones open up about grief, loss of identity, and what gets them through the hardest times.
Covarrubias is a licensed educational psychologist and lives in Bonita. I wrote last summer in The San Diego Union-Tribune about my caregiving experiences with my mother while she had dementia. A ...
Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can be an endlessly exhausting task with no respite. The deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife highlight the importance of a support network. On LAist 89.3’s ...
Help is Here: When someone you love has dementia was written for primary care providers to give to the families of their patients with dementia, providing practical, effective support to the family ...
AARP estimates there are 53 million unpaid family caregivers in the United States. Being a family caregiver involves care and support for a family member or loved one experiencing illness, age-related ...
The number of adults with dementia is growing — and so is the number of family members who step in to help. A St. Louis-based nonprofit is trying to meet their needs. John Ludwig knew he needed ...
The role of caregivers for people living with dementia recently was featured in “A State of Mind: The Caregivers” on Wyoming PBS stations. The episode -- part of the Wyoming PBS documentary series ...
The holidays can be a time of high stress and many social interactions. Someone with Alzheimer’s may experience increased ...
TikTok is most well-known for being a platform for young people who are incredibly open about their mental health. However, it’s also a platform where thousands of creators who serve as caregivers for ...
An Arkansan with Alzheimer's disease is more likely to be cared for by a family member or friend with their own chronic health problems than the resident of any other state except Pennsylvania, ...
Most importantly, caregivers should remember this: you are not alone. Support exists, and you deserve to access it.