Our ALZ Companions Respite program is one that genuinely affects people living with dementia, care partners, and volunteers. We asked two of them to reflect on their experience and how it has affected their lives, the families they're partnered with, and what lessons they've learned.
The final part of our Intimacy & New Relationships series for caregivers discusses how and what to talk about with the person you want to begin dating. This includes setting expectations about your commitment level, family dynamics, and more.
Part two of our Intimacy & New Relationships series talks more about the variety of emotions caregivers may feel when it comes to intimacy and connection, along with the different ways grief can manifest itself.
The origins of the ALZ Companions respite program dates back to 2014 when the growing need for respite was identified. Read more about how the program has developed throughout the years and the benefits.
Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do for the person you are caring for. All too often, care partners find themselves in poor health, overwhelmed, and physically and emotionally exhausted. We're here to share useful self-care tips for care partners to use in their daily lives.
Clinical Care Coach Corner: The experience of caring for an individual with dementia is often a challenging one. It is emotionally, mentally, and physically draining. Self-compassion is a skill that can be practiced and we can all learn how to better care for ourselves over time.
Poner en práctica el autocuidado es una de las mejores cosas que puedes hacer para ayudar a quien cuidas. Como dice el dicho, “no puedes servir de una taza vacía.”
Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do for the person you are caring for. As the saying goes, “You cannot pour from an empty cup.” All too often, caregivers find themselves in poor health, overwhelmed, and physically and emotionally exhausted. There’s no better time than the present to start taking care of yourself so here's some advice and tips on how to improve your own well being.
COVID-19 poses an urgent public health risk – but with it comes the risk of scams and fraud targeting older adults, too. As of this writing, there is still no proven cure or vaccine for coronavirus. Yet con artists are appearing everywhere trying to capitalize on people’s fear.
As organizations are adjusting to public health crisis, Alzheimer's San Diego is carefully tracking important local resources. Keep reading to find out about local grocery stores with modified hours for seniors, meal delivery, transportation, adult day care, and other vital social services.
