
26. Calming Caregiver Worries: Creating Your Effective Family Emergency Plan
“Every worry needs a plan. We can name our worry around “Who’s my backup?, or “What do I do in case of an emergency?”, and then we can really start

“Every worry needs a plan. We can name our worry around “Who’s my backup?, or “What do I do in case of an emergency?”, and then we can really start

When you’re caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, worries can keep you up at night — but they don’t help you. Through our conversation with Denise Brown,

When a parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia and the other parent begins their caregiving journey, the dynamic between the caregiving parent and child shifts dramatically.

When a parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia and the other parent begins their caregiving journey, the dynamic between the caregiving parent and child shifts dramatically.

“I discovered a growth on his gum that was only slightly smaller than a marble. That’s when I realized dental care involves much more than just brushing teeth.” As caregivers

“I discovered a growth on his gum that was only slightly smaller than a marble. That’s when I realized dental care involves much more than just brushing teeth.” As

When your loved one experiences delusions or hallucinations for the first time, it can be frightening and overwhelming for everyone involved. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and

When your loved one experiences delusions or hallucinations for the first time, it can be frightening and overwhelming for everyone involved. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and

Instead of trying to reclaim what dementia takes away, embrace the present — what your care receiver has access to now. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and

As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we often struggle with adapting activities to their changing abilities. Through our experiences, and what we’ve learned