3 Ways to Support Caregivers
By Guideposts3 min read
Expert Peter Rosenberger shares his advice on how we can support the caregivers in our community
Inspirational Caregiver Stories
Wandering 911: What To Do When a Person with Dementia Goes Missing
By Monica Moreno, Director of Early-Stage Initiatives2 min read
When a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia disorder goes missing, take action with these steps immediately.
Help For Managing Wandering Behaviors: Proactive Steps That Could Make A Difference
By Monica Moreno, Director of Early-Stage Initiatives3 min read
Learn how to prepare and cope with wandering symptoms from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia disorder to keep your loved ones out of harm’s way.
Six Signs Someone with Alzheimer’s Might Wander: These Triggers Could Put Individuals At Risk
By Monica Moreno, Director of Early-Stage Initiatives3 min read
It’s important to be familiar with these symptoms of Alzheimer’s and what actions to take to prevent wandering from happening.
10 Caregiving Hacks to Make Life Easier
By Guideposts5 min read
These simple, easy caregiving hacks will make caring for a loved one that much easier (and way less stressful).
7 Tips for Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
By The Editors2 min read
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, here are several tips from professional caregivers that we hope might help lighten your load a little bit.
Caring for a Parent with Alzheimer’s
By Melanie Hall9 min read
Her job working with seniors gave her the training she hoped she’d never need: Caring for her mother who had dementia.
Conditions That Can Put the Brakes on Driving
By Elin Schold Davis, American Occupational Therapy Association4 min read
It’s important to be familiar with the medical conditions that impact a senior loved one’s ability to drive—and which adaptive strategies may help them stay behind the wheel.
10 Signs That Seniors May Be Unsafe Drivers
By Elin Schold Davis, American Occupational Therapy Association3 min read
So that you’ll know when to take action, here are 10 things to watch for in assessing whether a senior loved one is still a capable and safe driver.
4 Suggestions to Ease Driving Transitions for Seniors
By Elin Schold Davis, American Occupational Therapy Association3 min read
Are you concerned about a senior loved one continuing to drive? Here are some tips for sharing your concerns and working together to come up with solutions.
A New Caregiver Learns to Lean on Family
By Peter Biro8 min read
His father was growing more frail and in need of assistance. But between his two jobs, his marriage and his kids, where would he find the time and energy to do right by his dad?
Courtney B. Vance on the Role of Faith and Family in Caregiving
By Courtney B. Vance8 min read
All her life, his mom had been a helper. Then she grew helpless, but actor Courtney B. Vance and his wife, Angela Bassett, rose to the challenge.
