Family Caregivers: This Is for You

Most of our comments are meant to express our appreciation and provide encouragement to caregivers. Sometimes, we miss the mark. Skip these 10 comments and try these suggested ones instead.

10 Things to Not Say to Family Caregivers By Esther Heerema, MSW Most of our comments are meant to express our appreciation and provide encouragement to caregivers. Sometimes, we miss the mark. Skip these 10 comments and try these suggested ones instead. READ NOW  AD8 Dementia Screening Interview for Caregivers  The AD8 usually involves a spouse, child, or non-family caregiver being asked to assess whether there have been changes in the past few years in certain areas of cognition and functioning. READ NOW  Dementia Caregivers: 14 Reasons to Call the Doctor  As you care for your loved one with dementia, take the stress out of guessing when to call the doctor by following this list of 14 specific situations that necessitate a call. READ NOW  12 Things About Dementia People Wish They'd Known Earlier  Having worked with thousands of people impacted by Alzheimer's or another type of dementia, I can testify to the fact that there are definitely things that, as caregivers, they wish they would have known earlier about dementia. READ NOW  7 Signs of Caregiver Burnout: Recognizing and Preventing Caregiver Overload  Take the time to stop, even for a few minutes, and evaluate how you're doing. Are you coping pretty well and balancing the different needs in your life? Or are you running on empty, ready to bottom out? READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT Caregiving and the Risk of Alzheimer's in Latinos 9 Care Options for People Living With Dementia Leading Alzheimer's & Dementia Charities 10 Things to Stop Doing If You're a Caregiver Women and Alzheimer's Disease: Increased Risks You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy