Caregiver Support
monthly blog posts featuring advice, life hacks, and encouragement for those caring for a loved one with memory loss
Would you like someone to tell you what to do all day, every day? What would it feel like to have your ability to choose taken away from you? “Time to get up!” But I’m tired. “Eat your breakfast.” But I don’t want eggs. My stomach hurts. “Take your medicine.” All of them? Why? What... Read more »
Dignity is defined by Merriam-Webster as, “the quality or state of being worthy, honored or esteemed.” Respect is defined as, “to consider worthy of high regard: esteem.” Every person is entitled to dignity and respect as a human. We want these things for ourselves. For those with memory impairment, the desire for dignity and respect... Read more »
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause a lot of trouble – more than you might think. For people living with dementia, something as simple as collecting a urine sample can be a challenge for any number of reasons. To put it in perspective, in just the general geriatric population, UTIs are responsible for 25% of... Read more »
Caregiver Newsletter
Subscribe to our monthly caregiver email, Caregiver Connection. At the first of each month, we’ll send you an email with a list of caregiver support groups and a Care & Share blog post.
Support Groups
When you think “support groups,” you may think awkward, boring, sad, and scary. Our support groups are anything but! Join us for fun and informative caregiver support groups. Get your questions answered, learn, meet new friends, and have a great time. All are welcome.
