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Caring for someone who has Alzheimer's disease is hard work, but resources are available to help you.
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November is National Family Caregiver Month, and I wanted to share some personal thoughts on the subject of caregivers. I was a caregiver for my father, who passed away from Alzheimer’s 15 years ago. Fast forward to the present. I was in denial when I was diagnosed with the early-onset Alzheimer's until I was diagnosed for the second time. My caregivers (my wife, two sons and extended family) cope with this disease ...
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The Alzheimer's Association has resources to help with everything from future planning to daily care. Visit www.alz.org to learn more.
November is National Family Caregiver Month, and I wanted to share some personal thoughts on the subject of caregivers. I was a caregiver for my father, who passed away from Alzheimer’s 15 years ago. Fast forward to the present. I was in denial when I was diagnosed with the early-onset Alzheimer's until I was diagnosed for the second time. My caregivers (my wife, two sons and extended family) cope with this disease ...
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Connecting with other caregivers and families dealing with Alzheimer's can provide a space to learn, laugh, grieve and support one another.
November is National Family Caregiver Month, and I wanted to share some personal thoughts on the subject of caregivers. I was a caregiver for my father, who passed away from Alzheimer’s 15 years ago. Fast forward to the present. I was in denial when I was diagnosed with the early-onset Alzheimer's until I was diagnosed for the second time. My caregivers (my wife, two sons and extended family) cope with this disease ...
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Caring for someone with Alzheimer's can be difficult to manage alone. These online tools can help you locate care options.
Caregiver Notebook
Use this resource for tips, planning and as a personal record.
Daily Care
Learn how to deal with the challenges of daily activities.
Behaviors
Read about behavioral changes caused by Alzheimer's.
Coping
Get ways to cope with the physical and emotional demands of being a caregiver.
November is National Family Caregiver Month, and I wanted to share some personal thoughts on the subject of caregivers. I was a caregiver for my father, who passed away from Alzheimer’s 15 years ago. Fast forward to the present. I was in denial when I was diagnosed with the early-onset Alzheimer's until I was diagnosed for the second time. My caregivers (my wife, two sons and extended family) cope with this disease alongside me. I am so proud of my family's support in so many ways. For me, the one quality that keeps me happy and maintains my positive outlook on life is my family’s sense of humor!
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