Practical advice and tips about how to approach common caregiving challenges.
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published March 20, 2023
By Kerry Larkey, MSN, RN Caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s disease have one of the most rewarding—and toughest—jobs out there. According to the Alzheimer’s Association® 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report, there...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published October 29, 2020 · Last modified November 10, 2020
For Caregiver month we’re highlighting Elenita, a caregiver in the North Bay. This is the first part of a two-part series. The second part, about home safety, can be found here Elenita is the...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Education / Education Classes and Support Groups / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published March 30, 2020 · Last modified April 8, 2020
The Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is here for you. Our physical doors may be closed but our staff is working remotely and continuing to serve our community, from...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / News and notes
by Jennifer Tinkelenberg · Published November 8, 2019 · Last modified November 15, 2019
Tracy Barbieri’s husband Steven was diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) eight years ago. She shares how the Alzheimer’s Association’s Helpline made her feel special and how she’s learning to take better care of...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Holidays / News and notes
by Alzheimer's Association · Published November 29, 2018 · Last modified December 20, 2021
Not sure what to give someone who is living with Alzheimer’s or is a caregiver?It can sometimes be difficult to know what to give someone for the holidays. It can be even more challenging...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by hdoneux · Published April 27, 2018 · Last modified January 9, 2019
How do you have that first conversation about your concerns? “I am concerned about memory lapses and confusion I’m seeing in my mother. How do I get her to agree to go to...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving
by Alzheimer's Association · Published October 30, 2017 · Last modified August 6, 2018
A free app, CareZone, aims to make life a little easier for caregivers. This handy tool can help caregivers to: Coordinate Care From arranging medical appointments, to keeping care partners informed, care coordination can...
Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver tips / Caregiving / Walk to End Alzheimer's
by Alzheimer's Association · Published September 22, 2017 · Last modified September 25, 2017
Daniel Ramos is participating in the Silicon Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s in honor of his mother, who is currently living with Alzheimer’s Disease. He has turned the event into a family reunion, creating...
