Three Tips to Help People Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease Find Additional Support During COVID-19 (May 12, 2020) One of the most significant challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic for the more than 5 million American families affected by Alzheimer’s disease has been the major disruption to in-person caregiving support services. With the […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Tips to Families Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease (April 30, 2020)— With the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic still requiring most people across the country to continue to shelter in place, frustrations and tension among family members may be on the rise. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering tips […]
Read MoreTips on Minimizing Disruptions for Individuals Living with Alzheimer’s from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (April 22, 2020)— Care transitions, moving a person from one setting, such as an assisted living facility to a hospital, are often difficult for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and may be especially challenging during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Advice for Essential Workers When They Come Home to Their Loved One (April 7, 2020)— Every day, there are men and women leaving their homes to provide essential services during the coronavirus pandemic, putting themselves at risk to do their jobs. For those who also live with someone who has […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Tips to Families Affected by Alzheimer’s (April 3, 2020)— As many nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other long-term care settings close their doors to outsiders for safety reasons amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is proving tips on how families can still stay connected with […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Tips on Adapting Daily Routines (March 31, 2020)— The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is disrupting many parts of daily life for everyone, but those challenges are magnified for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease. Changes in daily routines can lead to anxiety, confusion, agitation and/or discomfort, which is why the Alzheimer’s […]
Read More(March 26, 2020)— As millions of families across the country balance the responsibilities of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease with the ongoing changes caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing tips to help caregivers lower their stress levels. “Reducing stress is always important for caregivers, and […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America Details Easy, Cognitively Stimulating Activities Caregivers Can Do at Home with Their Loved Ones (March 23, 2020)— As the Coronavirus outbreak forces many families to stay confined at home, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing families affected by Alzheimer’s disease with information about simple therapeutic activities they can do […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Helpline Open Seven Days a Week to Help Answer Caregiver Questions (March 18, 2020)— The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is causing disruptions to normal routines and requiring many people to isolate, particularly higher risk individuals such as senior citizens and those with serious health conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Foundation […]
Read MoreMarch 9, 2020 – If you are family caregiver of a person living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia-related illness, preventing the spread of illness is important, particularly as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to make headlines. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is sharing personal care recommendations to help guard against infection. “For starters, be […]
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