48. Are You Part of the Sandwich Generation? Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to care for aging parents while raising children? Do you find yourself stretched thin between different generations, each with their own unique needs? My name is Sue Ryan. As a caregiver for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, I understand the unique challenges faced by those in […]
47. Navigating Grief Throughout Caregiving: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Have you noticed yourself feeling sad when your loved one can’t remember their phone number? Do you find yourself withdrawing from friends or losing patience more easily? These feelings might be grief—and you may not even realize it’s happening. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and […]
46. Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Later On Steps 18-20 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“In this stage, caregiving actually in some areas becomes easier because we’re now in control. We’re not struggling with them. We’ve just taken it over. On the other hand, it’s harder in some areas.” Have you reached the point where you’re now fully responsible for your loved one’s care and safety? Do you find yourself […]
45. Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Messy Middle Steps 11-17 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“In the “messy middle”, there are things your care receiver is no longer going to be able to manage on their own. What we want for them, in every possible opportunity, is to have them maintain their dignity and independence as much as possible, while asserting control when needed.” Have you moved beyond the initial […]
44. Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: In the Beginning Steps 7-10 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Have you completed the first six essential steps of the comprehensive 20-step caregiving journey roadmap guide Navigating Dementia Caregiving: Your Resource Roadmap for Every Stage? Are ready to take on more? Do you find yourself wanting to learn faster and more easily than trying to figure everything out on your own? If you answered ‘Yes’, […]
43. Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: In the Beginning Steps 1-6 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Have you ever felt overwhelmed because you don’t know what information you need, can’t find reliable sources, or feel frustrated by conflicting advice? You’re not alone — AND — there’s a clear path forward. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve […]
42. When to Call in Palliative Care: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of dementia care? Do you find yourself wishing you had more support navigating medical decisions and planning for the future? You’re not alone – and there’s specialized help available that many caregivers don’t fully understand. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones […]
41. Aligning Work and Caregiving Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Have you ever thought, “I wish I knew how to have a constructive conversation with my manager about how to align my work responsibilities and my caregiving responsibilities?” Today we’re sharing strategies to help working family caregivers thrive at both work and at home. We’re sharing four tips. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. […]
40. Create Your Personal Support Network: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“In the marathon that is caregiving, the difference between exhaustion and endurance isn’t willpower, it’s the strength of the support network we build around us.” Sue Ryan Are you feeling overwhelmed by the responsibilities of caregiving? Do you find yourself thinking, “I don’t have time to get everything done.” or “I should be able […]
39. Is the Medicare GUIDE Program for you?: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Is the Medicare GUIDE Program for you? Today Nancy and I are sharing insights from Amy Imes of Emory’s Integrated Memory Care about the new Medicare Program GUIDE. We’re going to help you understand what it is and how to know if you can leverage it. We’re sharing three tips. We are Sue Ryan and […]