Caregivers Resource Center

A toddler is limp and limber and, although squirmy at times, much easier to dress than an adult. As my husband's Alzheimer's disease progresses, new dressing strategies and techniques have...

The Avengers, the X-Men, the Ninja Turtles. They all knew they were better in a team. Caregivers are often tasked with getting the legal and financial jumble of paperwork in...

Caregiving is one of the hardest roles to play in life and it can be made even more difficult by the naysayers and caregiver criticisms from others. My entry into...

Any caregiver can probably share a story about working with a great doctor and a not-so-great one. I think some caregivers start out thinking that doctors will be our biggest...

As my husband's Alzheimer's progresses he struggles more and more with certain types of food. I first noticed him having difficulty cutting a piece of pizza rather than picking it...

Social interaction is important for all of us. Engaging with others brings us joy and a sense of a belonging. The opportunity to interact with others may become limited for...

I think we can all agree that music is something everyone can enjoy! It can be an effective tool in connecting with others, but what about those who suffer from...

In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, there are small but noticeable changes in a person's behavior. You may notice that items around the house are found in new and...

As much as we all enjoy a day on the sofa binge-watching a season or two of a show, it's probably not really the ideal way to spend all of...

As your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses from the early stages to the middle stages, you may notice that they require a lot more help with their daily activities. Maybe they...

This answer may surprise you: When asked what has the greatest influence on my role as a caregiver. I say my mom's home healthcare aide. Let me tell you, I...

If your loved one has entered the later stages of Alzheimer's disease, hopefully, you already have home care in place, but if not, it's never too late to start. As...

Last year I found an in-home caregiver to help my mom living with dementia. My mom had recently moved to live with me and my family of five and I...

Have you been considering looking into home care for your loved one with Alzheimer's, but you aren't sure what that actually looks like? Is your loved one still in the...