North Bay caregiver finds connection in support groups
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...
Tagged: Early Stage Support Group
Friendships built at the front desk
Written by Sheri Katz If you come to our San Jose office, the first person you are likely to see is Jackie Young, our front desk receptionist/office manager. But regular visitors often head straight past Jackie...
Living well with Alzheimer’s: staying engaged and connected
Chris Hannafan of Walnut Creek has been living with Alzheimer’s disease and posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) for two years. Chris and Debbie Katz, his partner of over 20 years, have found support and a...
Diagnosis: the first step to living well with a cognitive impairment
Persistence helped Larry Mills find the cause of his symptoms and access education and support. Larry Mills, a claims investigator from the Sacramento area, started having trouble tracking details from his many work cases:...
What should your caregiver do if they are feeling stressed? People with Alz weigh in.
Thanks to Angie for sharing her excellent blog with us yesterday. I hope you’ve been finding our tips and advice during National Caregivers Month helpful. Today, we have more input from one of our...
Why did you give up the keys? People with Alz weigh in
Hello and welcome to the second day of our National Caregivers Month coverage! As you know, this week, we’re focusing on driving. We’ve asked a few members of one of our Early Stage support...
