Caregiver Support
monthly blog posts featuring advice, life hacks, and encouragement for those caring for a loved one with memory loss
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 »
Recently, in a caregiver support group meeting, I asked the question: “If you wrote a book about your caregiving journey, what would the title be?” Here are some of the answers that were given: Why Am I the Target? Oh, Crap! God Will Get Me Through This Step by Step The Day Everything Became About... Read more »
Try to celebrate each day. Alzheimer’s disease and other progressive dementias only get worse over time. There is no cure. Find joy where you can. Your loved one is doing the best they can. They have a broken brain. Be gentle with them. Don’t take negative behaviors personally. Your loved one is not intentionally trying... Read more »
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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.
