image - courtesy Teacher Resource Exchange UK
NATIONAL CAREGIVERS MONTH
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and people will pause to recognize individuals who dedicate a large portion of their life to caring for a family member.
Of the estimated 50 million family caregivers in America, nearly 10 million are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease.
This is a responsibility that is often very demanding and can take an extreme physical and emotional toll on the caregiver.
As the leader in Alzheimer care and support services, the Alzheimer's Association is launching two new tools in November to help caregivers cope.
The Caregiver Stress Check is a first-of-its-kind, interactive checklist that helps caregivers identify their symptoms of stress and provides them with a tailored list of helpful referrals and resources.
Symptoms can include denial, anger, anxiety, exhaustion and irritability. Take the Caregiver Stress Check at www.alz.org/stresscheck.
"Understanding Alzheimer's: An introductory guide" and "Alzheimer's and Safety: A guide to planning and preparation" are two new educational programs on one DVD.
These segments feature individuals with dementia, family caregivers, physicians and healthcare experts discussing dementia basics, expectations, diagnosis, treatment, care, and home and transportation safety.
Order the DVD in mid-December at www.alz.org/shop.
For more information on Alzheimer's disease, visit the Alzheimer's Association online at www.alz.org
|
