38. Studying Sleep Early in the Dementia Journey: Five Essential Tips
Do you wish you could get a good night’s sleep? We do too! We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we appreciate the insights Dr. Glenna Brewster, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, Assistant Professor at Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University, shared for […]
37. Studying Experienced Caregivers: Four Essential Tips
“If you’ve cared for one person with dementia, you’ve cared for one person with dementia. For those of us who find ourselves caring again — on a second, third, or even fourth journey — we learn each journey is different. We’re continuously learning, navigating new challenges, and feeling new emotions.” Sue Ryan How do you […]
36. Learn to Navigate Support Systems: Four Essential Tips
“An educated and confident family caregiver who knows what to do in their role is really the absolute best medicine for the care receiver.” Dr. Carolyn Clevenger Do you know extensive research specifically focused on dementia caregivers is being conducted? Are you aware of innovative studies designed to equip family caregivers with navigation skills? Now […]
35. Building a Partnership with Your Care Community Team: 6 Essential Tips
“It isn’t us versus them, it’s us collectively versus dementia.” — James Lee Is your loved one in a memory care community, or are you considering moving them into one? Understanding how to build your collaborative relationship with the care team is crucial for ensuring the best outcomes for you, your care receiver, and the care team. We […]
34. Introducing and Integrating New Caregivers: 6 Essential Tips
“Sometimes it’s easy. Sometimes it’s hard.” Adding a new caregiver to your support team can be a challenging transition, whether they’re coming into your home, assisting your loved one who lives alone, or joining the care team in a memory care community. This transition can be particularly difficult for those caring for loved ones with […]
33. Creating a Care Plan: 5 Essential Tips for Caregivers
“The care plan is only as valuable as the information you put into it.” — Amanda Lukoff Are you prepared for others to take care of your loved one? Do you have a care plan in place? Having a comprehensive care plan is one of the most important tools a caregiver can create — not just […]
32. Five Essential Tips for Hiring a Paid Caregiver
Finding the Right Support for Your Loved One’s Care Needs When the time comes to bring professional caregiving support into your loved one’s life, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re hiring a caregiver for home care or to complement care in a community setting, understanding how to find, evaluate, and select the right person […]
31. The Importance of Elder Law Expertise in Navigating Aging-Related Legal Issues: What You Need to Know
We don’t know what we don’t know. Elder law attorneys do, and their expertise can be transformational for families facing aging-related challenges. Whether you’re dealing with a recent diagnosis, planning for potential long-term care needs, or simply trying to prepare for the future, understanding how — and when — to work with an elder law […]
30. Planning Ahead: 8 Essential Tips for Pre-Planning an End of Life Service
When you’re grieving, the last thing you need to be doing is planning a service. Pre-planning allows you to make only two decisions when death occurs: what day and what time the service will be held. Everything else can be arranged in advance, giving you the space to honor your loved one while processing your […]
29. Understanding Hospice Care: When and How to Begin the Hospice Journey in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Who knew understanding hospice could make such a difference in providing comfort and care for our loved ones? As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned there are many misconceptions about hospice care. Nancy Heyerman and Brenda Kizzire collectively bring more than fifty years experience as hospice nurses […]