by Kathryn Watson | Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Dementia Behaviors
Caring for a spouse with dementia can be emotionally and physically challenging. The relationship you have with your spouse is like no other. As the disease progresses, your spouse may experience changes in behavior, mood, and memory. To provide the best care...
by Kathryn Watson | Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, Family Caregiver
Dementia is a progressive disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be overwhelming for family caregivers to provide care for a loved one with dementia. Caregiving responsibilities can be demanding and stressful, leading to caregiver burnout. In this...
by Kathryn Watson | Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress, resources for caregivers
Caregiving can be a challenging and overwhelming task for anyone, whether you are a professional caregiver or a family member taking care of a loved one. However, there are many resources available to help caregivers navigate this journey. In this post, we will...
by Kathryn Watson | Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress
As per the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, it was estimated in 2020 that around 53 million people provided unpaid care to adults or children, and that number has only increased. Owing to the global pandemic, an aging population, and more people being...
by Kathryn Watson | Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiver Burnout, Dementia, Memory Care
Deciding to move a loved one to a memory care home may leave you fraught with guilt. ‘Am I being selfish?’ That’s the first question that may pop up in your mind if you’re considering this option for a parent, aunt, or grandparent. But, you should seek reprieve...
by Kathryn Watson | Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress
As dementia caregivers, you have a lot of responsibility. You’re not just managing yourself, your work, and your social life; you’re also in charge of another person. Dementia patients can be exceedingly difficult to take care of. As a result of this, many dementia...
