Welcome to the June newsletter!
3 Ways to Respond When Someone with Alzheimer’s Says I Want to Go Home
Hearing someone say “I want to go home” over and over again is something Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers often deal with.
It’s especially frustrating to hear when they’re already home.
6 Small but Important Ways to Take Care of Yourself When Caring for Someone With Alzheimer’s
Ask anyone caring for a loved one with a serious illness what they do for self-care, and you’ll probably hear laughter in response. Self-care can be tough in the best of circumstances, but it’s especially difficult for people who spend the majority of their time caring for someone else. Alzheimer’s caregivers are no exception. Still, some people find a way. We spoke with several current and former Alzheimer’s caregivers about the seemingly small self-care moves they’ve found helpful.
5 Surprising Alzheimer's Triggers
Whether you're struggling with Alzheimer's yourself or watching a loved one live with it, there is no debating it's an awful disease. And as more researchers are tracking possible triggers of the disease, they're coming across more data connecting everyday exposures to an increased risk. While no study has yet to definitively say, "Yes, this is what causes Alzheimer's," these 5 things are believed to play a role and should be avoided.