During the holidays, caregivers may feel overwhelmed by maintaining traditions while providing care and adhering to safety precautions. Take responsibilities off their plate to ease stress. More ways to support a caregiver: alz.org/honor. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
Read our blog post, 'Supporting Family Caregivers: A Key Issue for ACL and for Our Time,' by ACL’s Alison Barkoff, as we celebrate #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth & recognize family caregivers as the backbone of the nation's system of long-term care: acl.gov/news-and-event…
Family caregivers, we see you!
Our entire society and economy depend on the work that family caregivers do. We are so grateful for everything you do and we won’t stop fighting to support you. ❤️🔥
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It's #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth !
If you take care of someone who has a disability or a medical condition, put medical alert tags or bracelets on them and add medical information to their electronic devices.
More: ready.gov/disability
During this week of gratitude, we want to thank all those who provide care for those living with Alzheimer's and other dementia. Your love and dedication is an inspiration to us all. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
Our Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults is now available in Spanish! This guide prepares older adults and their caregivers following three easy steps:
- Assess your needs
- Create a plan
- Engage your network
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This #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth , offer friends and family who are caregivers in your community support. Organize family and friend “helpers” who can share chores, help with meals, and just be available. Check out tips for helping dementia caregivers: alz.org/events/nadam
'My mother's story is one of courage, strength, and hope. Denise is more than just my mother; she is a true hero, a warrior who has faced MS with grace, strength, and an indomitable spirit. Her fight is my fight 🧡' #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
~Ashley, Denise's daughter
#ICYMI , check out these highlights from #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth to close the ‘23 celebration. We recapped Alison Barkoff’s blog and other highlights so you can read/watch/share with your networks: acl.gov/news-and-event…
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It may be helpful for caregivers to talk to other caregivers about how they are coping with the challenges of the disease and uncertainty about the future to help reduce stress. 🤝 Get more ways to reduce caregiver stress: alz.org/CaregiverStress. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer's or other dementia, but too much stress can be harmful. It’s important to take care of yourself. 💜 Get our tips at alz.org/CaregiverStress. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
Whether you’re living with Alzheimer’s or caring for someone who is – ALZNavigator can help guide you to your next steps by:
✔️ Building an action plan
💜 Giving you access to resources
Build your action plan today at alz.org/alznavigator. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
It’s #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth , and Nemu’s bond with Ms. Amber is worth celebrating. 🥰🌟 “Nemu has repeatedly said that she would like to go back to Chicago. We believe that this feeling has benefited her the strength to live.” – Nemu’s mom Make-A-Wish Hawaii
Caregivers Connect!
Preparing food safely is an essential part of being a caregiver.
Take time to learn how to prepare food safely for those who may have a higher risk of getting sick from foodborne illnesses. fda.gov/food/people-ri…
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With the help of individuals living with dementia and caregivers, we developed ALZNavigator, an easy-to-use interactive online tool that helps create a custom action plan for care planning. Build your action plan today at alz.org/alznavigator. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth