by ADRC | Mar 29, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information
By: Jane Mahoney, Older American Act Consultant, Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources When you first learn that a loved one needs help it is hard to know where to begin. Sometimes there is a sudden change of health that prompts you to get...
by ADRC | Mar 29, 2021 | Advocacy, Blog, Caregiver Information
“One person caring for another represents life’s greatest value.” -Jim Rohn Odds are, at some point in your life you have been a caregiver for a friend or family member. If so, you are likely aware of what an incredible joy and challenge it can...
by ADRC | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
As a person with dementia enters into the later stages, care decisions can become more difficult. In the late stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s, the person usually:• Has difficulty eating and swallowing• Needs assistance walking and eventually is unable to walk• Needs...
by ADRC | Nov 30, 2020 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
Though the holiday season can easily become overwhelming, it is also a time to relax and take some time to appreciate the positive aspects about life. A caregiving journey with a loved one with dementia can at times be chaotic and stressful, but if you take a few...
by ADRC | Oct 30, 2020 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Dementia
The holidays are sneaking up on us and will be here before we know it! Holidays are typically a time of joy, gratitude, and quality time with family and friends. If your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, the holiday times may...
by ADRC | Oct 30, 2020 | Blog, Caregiver Information
November is a busy time—Fall is well underway, Thanksgiving is quickly approaching as are the rest of the holidays, and the year is coming to an end. November is also National Family Caregiver Month. Caregivers are so important that we don’t just set aside a single...
