Minden caregiver protects sister living with dementia
Pat and Martha are adult siblings who have remained good friends over the years. As a younger brother, Pat knows it’s his responsibility to care for and protect his big sister who is living...
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Family caregiver works three jobs to pay for Mom’s dementia care
The day Skip Walker received a phone call from Adult Protective Services threatening to take custody of his mother, was the day he became a long-distance caregiver. Skip, who resides in the Bay Area,...
Dementia caregiver overcomes depression and cultural stigmas to care for her family
By Kerry Larkey, MSN, RN Data released earlier this month from the Alzheimer’s Association® 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights the impact on depression and mental health in dementia caregivers. In 2017,...
Self-care for caregivers: Six science-backed tips that’ll help support you
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...
Adjusting holiday celebrations
While holiday celebrations are often joyous occasions, they can also be challenging and stressful for families affected by Alzheimer’s or a related disorder. While family traditions still matter, making some adjustments may help everyone...
Mom advocates for daughter living with Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s
Paula Gann has advocated for her daughter, ever since Kyle was born with Down syndrome. Now that Kyle has developed Alzheimer’s disease, Paula has come out of retirement to ensure that other families have...
Bringing Alzheimer’s out of the closet
Dr. Marcy Adelman’s experience caring for her mother and her concern for elders in the LGBTQ community led to her involvement with the Alzheimer’s Association. Both professionally and personally, Marcy is making a difference...
More men are stepping up to provide care
While the majority of caregivers are women, there are many men caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Leon Walters and Jay L. of Solano County are two of the millions...
