It's one thing to do a survey about Alzheimer's disease: we learn about trends and issues that need our attention. AFA's latest survey, as I noted in last week's column, about ‘sandwich caregivers'-folks caring for an older relative with Alzheimer's disease as well as caring for their own young children to young... Read more
I frequently have the opportunity to visit families in their home environments, observing the day-to-day interactions of caregivers with their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. The insight into the enormous responsibilities and challenges is overwhelming. And, at times, even more overwhelming than others. While I empathize with every... Read more
Consider this scenario: You're rushing to answer the doorbell and your feet slip on the scatter rug in front of the door. You're escorting your loved one to the bathroom in the middle of the night and you trip over a pair of shoes. You've fallen-and you've injured yourself. As a caregiver, I'm sure you often think about... Read more
Who do people turn to when they need comfort or are in crisis? Houses of worship often come to the top of the list. This is no different when families are facing Alzheimer's disease. A survey of caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's disease, which was conducted by Harris Interactive for the Alzheimer's Foundation of... Read more
It's a new year, and that means that thousands upon thousands of Americans are expected to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease during the next 12 months. Just this week, since 2008 began, staff members at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) have been personally touched. One person's neighbor approached her to ask for... Read more
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