Older people living with dementia require ongoing support, understanding, and care. For many family members, caring for their loved one brings many responsibilities. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming.
Alzheimer’s disease puts a significant burden on not only the nearly seven million people who have been diagnosed with it, but also the caregivers supporting them. More than 11 million Americans ...
“Overwhelming” is rarely an understatement, but for families caring for loved ones with dementia, that’s exactly what it feels like. And we need help. My husband, Mike, and I were just 29 years old ...
Today & Together, a nonprofit organization that will provide daytime care services for adults with dementia and other ...
In 2021, 11 million people—more than 10 percent of the U.S. population—provided 16 billion hours of unpaid care for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. This care is valued ...
Caring for a loved one with dementia is an all-encompassing journey fraught with emotional, physical, and mental challenges. The weight on caregivers is profound, often leading to feelings of ...
The majority of seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia receive care from a family member or loved one. Every year, millions of Americans provide billions of hours of unpaid care for ...
My mother was prepared for retirement, but not for the high costs of dementia care. I've had to figure it all out myself as I ...
Trigger warning: Mentions of suicide. This story was brought to you in collaboration with the Lien Foundation. All images by Isaiah Chua for RICE Media unless stated otherwise. “Every day I’d find ...
The number of adults with dementia is growing — and so is the number of family members who step in to help. A St. Louis-based nonprofit is trying to meet their needs. John Ludwig knew he needed ...
Medicare's regulations for enrolling in hospice exclude many dementia patients who need it the most. LPettet/E+ via Getty Images Jimmy Carter, who chose to forgo aggressive medical care for ...