January Caregiver Connection: Handling Guilt

It is normal to feel guilty during the process of caregiving.  But feelings of guilt aren’t always healthy or appropriate; we may set unrealistic expectations for ourselves, and feel guilty when we don’t meet these expectations.  In this case, guilt can drain our emotional energy and make us less effective caregivers.  Luckily, there are things you can do to deal …

Wandering and Safety

Our Communications and Programs Specialist, Amelia Frank, will be on Fox 7 tomorrow morning to discuss wandering, and how caregivers can keep their loved ones safe.   The segment is part of a story about Antonio Perea, a local man who has been missing since Sunday morning.  With temperatures approaching 100°, it’s critical that he’s found as soon as possible. …

Driving Resource Center

For more help with tackling the sticky issue of when to retire from driving, visit the Driving Resource Center at alz.org.  There you’ll find helpful tips, and videos to give you an idea of what the driving conversation might look like.  Take a look at one of them below: For more information about senior transportation support, see the post below, …