Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion November 30, 2022
As National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and National Family Caregivers month comes to a close, I would like to share our story with you. My husband, Mark, became one of the more than 6 million Americans living with the disease, and I joined the ranks of the family and friends serving as caregivers. Our journey began five years ago when Mark started experiencing short-term memory loss. In 2019, he received a diagnosis of mild cognitive... + full article
The Advocate USA Health November 16, 2022
What are signs of caregiver burnout?Taking care of someone with Alzheimer's or dementia is highly stressful and mentally and physically draining on the caregiver. Continual stress can build into burnout and the caregiver could succumb to depression or other mental and/or... + más
Alzheimer's Q&A: Share caregiver tasks to avoid burnout | The Advocate
Alzheimer's Q&A: 'Transition' brings layers of grief for caregiver | The Advocate
What is the “transitioning phase” of caregiving?After any trip, it’s time to go home, thus is the “transitioning” phase of caregiving — that final phase in which the Alzheimer’s journey comes to an end.When the loved one dies, the caregiver naturally experiences... + más
What is the caregiving phase of “new understanding?”The next caregiving phase, “new understanding,” compares to arriving at the destination, i.e., an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and journey, in which the caregiver experiences a kind of enlightenment, surprised by his or her... + más
Alzheimer's Q&A: New understanding phase brings enlightenment to caregivers | The Advocate
Alzheimer's Q&A: Caregiving should begin with acceptance | The Advocate
What is the “awareness phase” of caregiving?In the fifth suggested stage of caregiving on the Alzheimer’s journey, we see a greater awareness of self by the caregiver and a growing awareness of how the progression of Alzheimer’s disease is affecting him or her and... + más
Reimagining Alzheimer’s (Part 4): Cautious Optimism For A New Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment | Forbes
How To Spot The Early Signs Of Alzheimer's | Newsweek
What is the “realization” phase of caregiving?The first phase of caregiving is “beginning” in which the caregiver is packing the proverbial suitcase with plans and preparations for the journey. The next phase, “accumulation” finds the caregiver in the foreign... + más
The Advocate USA Health September 17, 2022
Alzheimer's Q&A: Explore new options on caregiving journey | The Advocate
Alzheimer's Q&A: Looking for moments of joy in 'the new normal' | The Advocate
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