Fortunately, caregivers can turn to the Alzheimer’s Association for help. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease, which means that dementia symptoms gradually worsen over a number of years.
Monica Moreno is the Director of Early Stage Initiatives for the Alzheimer’s Association, and she explains that there are many resources available for caregivers including Alz Connected.
“Alz Connected is an online platform that allows the caregivers, people with the disease, family members to connect with others and talk about the strategies they are using on a day to day basis to provide good care to the person with related dementia,” explains Moreno. “They can talk about some of the challenges that they’re experiencing, what has helped other caregivers to help reduce the stress that they’re experiencing.” This is a great resource for those caregivers who feel helpless, have questions, or just want to speak to someone who has experienced the same thing they are going through, which can be very beneficial.
The Alzheimer’s Association is a great resource for caregivers, for more information visit Alz.org.
