Kim Foster helps care for her mother-in-law, Alice, who is living with dementia. Reflecting on an especially challenging stretch during the pandemic, she says: “It was the toughest three months I’ve ever spent caring for someone. But it was completely worth it.”
When caring for a loved one living with dementia, learn to look at things in a new way. It’s easy to overlook the little things, but those little things may make a big difference.
Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of dementia, so sometimes people use one term to mean the other. It’s more accurate to refer to say “Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.”
Develop new habits for talking with someone who has Alzheimer’s. Learn to cherish each new conversation.
We’re inviting others to get involved with us, encouraging people to care for caregivers. We are thinking bigger, planning to positively impact people across the country and around the world. With your help, we encourage and support families navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s. Together, we are facing the disease with songs, smiles, and joy.