How can a family work together as a team as effectively as possible during the dementia journey? When someone receives a diagnosis of dementia, the individual is not the only one affected. Instead, the diagnosis greatly affects the family and friends of the individual, as well. While this is true for many medical conditions, it seems to be especially so for dementia. 

A caregiver, sometimes referred to as a caretaker, refers to anyone who provides care for another person. Millions of people living in the United States take care of a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. These tips and suggestions may help with everyday care and tasks.

For many married couples, when a husband or wife begins to show signs of serious dementia the spouse will oftentimes become the caregiver for their loved one. With that said, dementia caregiving can be a burdensome thing and lead to many challenges and obstacles in a relationship. If you don’t know how to navigate the issues properly, it can lead to problems and rifts in the relationship.

Frances Lewis, university professor and researcher shares tips on caring for those who routinely give care at home or professionally. Although Fran’s work is based in compassion and the desire to make things easier for people with chronic, life-threatening illness, she is known as a methodical scientist who thoroughly tests interventions that might be useful. The University of Washington professor of nursing has developed ways to measure how family members manage the impact of cancer on their everyday lives.

In this webinar, we will identify the issues and challenges that confront the spouse/partner caregiver of a person living with dementia at each stage of the illness. Common themes will be highlighted and the importance for family caregivers to appreciate and respect individual differences—as they chart the course of their caregiving journey—will be demonstrated.

Alzheimer's disease affects the whole family, including children — especially when a parent or grandparent is diagnosed. Find books, videos, activities to enjoy with someone who has Alzheimer's, and other resources that can help.

Dementia can be a hard concept for younger children to understand.  You may have questions about what is happening to the person with Alzheimer's disease. You can learn more about the disease and how to help the person.

When a parent or grandparent has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia, it affects the whole family, including teenagers. Find books, videos, activities to enjoy with someone who has Alzheimer's, and other resources that can help.

AFA’s teen division was founded in 2002, by a teenager, to help educate and support teens whose lives have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, as well as those who are interested in getting involved in the cause. AFA Teens will help build leadership skills as chapters set out to engage in volunteering opportunities along with organizing fundraising and educational events related to Alzheimer’s care to spread awareness.

For many married couples, when a husband or wife begins to show signs of serious dementia the spouse will oftentimes become the caregiver for their loved one. With that said, dementia caregiving can be a burdensome thing and lead to many challenges and obstacles in a relationship. If you don’t know how to navigate the issues properly, it can lead to problems and rifts in the relationship.

Kelsey and Delanie talk about Kelsey’s experience with her mom having dementia. Kelsey shares her experience navigating sudden life changes, caregiver burnout, and finding support during extra challenging times. This is an emotional one, but if you are taking care of a loved one with dementia, know that you’re not alone.

At Working Daughter, we’re redefining caregiving.

We give you access to resources, services, and coaching to support you and the person you care for.

Here you’ll find energy, confidence, focus and a community

that gets you.

We help women balance eldercare, career, raising kids and more with tools, connections, coaching, compassion and support.

At Working Daughter, we’re redefining caregiving.

We give you access to resources, services, and coaching to support you and the person you care for.

Here you’ll find energy, confidence, focus and a community

that gets you.

We help women balance eldercare, career, raising kids and more with tools, connections, coaching, compassion and support.