Respite refers to a short time of rest or relief and provides a break from the typical care routine. Respite care is offered by many different organizations; including church groups, nursing and retirement homes and organizations like the Alzheimer's Alliance Tri-State Area who specialize in caring for those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Respite care is beneficial to both the caregiver and the loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, allowin

Support groups are a vital part of caregiving, they offer caregivers a chance to teach from experience and learn from others in the same setting. Support groups are a great place for caregivers who feel alone and isolated, while each caregiver's experiences are different there are often common threads that connect everyone in the group. We found the piece below and immediately felt the need to share it with our audience. From the Self-Help Network at Wichita State University

When caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, it is very important that you take the time to prepare your home. Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias cause a number of changes in the body that can affect the safety of your loved one if certain precautions are not taken. As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, those with the disease lose their ability to judge depth and distances, get lost easily or forget where they are and their behavior patterns

Side effects of normal aging can differ for each individual. Commonly, as we age we experience diminishing vision, we often forget names or appointments, misplace items like keys and cell phones, and become irritated when routines are interrupted or plans fall through. On the flip side of these normal aspects of aging are the abnormal side effects that can be classified as symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. An abnormal sign that you or a loved one may have