The holiday season can be particularly stressful for those living with dementia. Experts share tips to help dementia patients ...
And in early 2024, lawmakers reintroduced the Credit for Caring Act in Congress. It proposes a federal tax credit of up to $5 ...
Caregivers of people with Alzheimer ... “more than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for a family member or friend with dementia, a contribution to the nation valued at nearly $350 ...
Jeannine St. Jacques helps her husband, Allan Friesen, pick a cookie out of a tin Dec. 6 in their home in Montreal. Jeannine ...
It can also help caregivers learn how to ... the legal implications of learning that a family member has Alzheimer’s disease or any other kind of dementia. Mentioning that financial planning ...
In Ohio, the Alzheimer’s Association estimates there are 414,000 people who take care of family members without getting paid — just like Sargent.
And know that more than 11 million Americans are caregivers to friends and family members with Alzheimer’s or dementia. It’s believed that 2/3 of caregivers are women. 1/3 of caregivers are ...
The Alzheimer's Association released a list of gift recommendations for individuals with the disease at every stage of dementia. Experts offer insights on how to navigate the holiday amid dementia.
Some tips for creating a dementia-friendly festive environment include: Take cues from your loved one. Base plans on what a ...
Seeking healing and comfort in community, a dementia family caregiver road trips the U.S. to swap caregiver stories of love, humor, and devotion with other family caregivers who share this ...
"Sleep disturbances are a significant concern in individuals with dementia, affecting their overall health and quality of life, as well as that of their family members and caregivers.” ...