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Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease

Posted by Matt Johnson on Thu, Jun 17, 2010 @ 01:59 PM
  
  
  
  

Caregiving Alzheimer's

Caregiving may feed the soul, but the families we serve are starving for knowledge about it. 

It's a job without a job description.  It's a task that we're duty bound to do, but ill prepared to do well.  

So, I'm always on the hunt for useful guides about caregiving.

I like the new guide from the National Institute on Aging about caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease.  

It dives into the deep and complex issues of caregiving, without being overwhelming.  It's not a pamphlet.  It's a venerable guide that will improve the care you provide your loved one.   

Read the whole guide online here.  

For more Dallas Alzheimer's Care resources, visit the website of the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.  You'll find literature, events, seminars and classes you can use to support your caregiving mission.  

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COMMENTS

Thanks for sharing that information!

posted @ Thursday, June 17, 2010 9:22 PM by Jackie Whittle


You bet! I love sharing great resources, when I find them.

posted @ Friday, June 18, 2010 8:29 AM by Matt Johnson


.I have been a caregiver for 6 months. Still feel very new. My age is almost 80. Am taking care of my husband who is 83. I feel old tired, uninformed.We are both diabtic, maculare degeneration, hight blood pressure. I too forget

posted @ Saturday, June 19, 2010 12:36 PM by Ruth Delgado


Ruth, 
 
Thank you for the thoughtful comment. Most of us find ourselves acting as a caregiver long before we adopt the role.  
 
I'm glad you've found this blog. I hope that, here, you'll find a community of people just like you. People who are caring for a loved one.  
 
Please explore and ask as many questions as you can. We often get the best answers from other readers like you.  
 
Also, if you'd ever like to share ideas or tips, please send me an email or call. I'd love to help... 
 
Thanks for reading and commenting...Matt

posted @ Monday, June 21, 2010 8:39 AM by Matt Johnson


Our readers do make this a great community, Taylor.  
 
Thanks for reading and commenting.

posted @ Monday, June 28, 2010 11:27 AM by Matt Johnson


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