Ask the Administrator: Advice for Loved Ones
Caring for mom/dad with Alzheimer's can be one of the hardest things. With their cognitive and physical abilities declining, the caregiver time commitment keeps increasing. That means carving more and more time out of your already stressful life. It can feel overwhelming...and isolating, because unless you're a past or present caregiver you don't understand how all-consuming caregiving can be. The lonely factor is real. But you know what? You are not in this alone!
So no matter what dementia struggle you are facing today, there's someone who came before you who dealt with it and maybe even figured out a way to make it more manageable. And what's even more encouraging is that most than willing to share their tips and tricks with those of us in the dementia caregiving trenches.
