Family
Love, Care and Relationships
On Valentine’s Day, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering helpful information about ways families affected by Alzheimer’s disease can celebrate the love and care they have for one another and strengthen their relationships. Read more
Real Families, Real Needs: A Compassionate Guide for Families Living with Disability
When a family is affected by disability, everyone’s life changes. Real Families, Real Needs addresses caregivers and each member of the family based on their unique needs. Read more
Unresolved Issues in Family Caregiving
They were called to be caregivers yet found themselves facing this role with great apprehension and mixed emotions as they considered stepping back into their parents’ lives. Read more
Involving Others in Your Caregiving
Receiving some extra help or consideration from others goes a long way to helping you deal with the daily rigors of life. Read more
Family Caregiver Tools: Planning a Family Meeting
Almost nothing is more crucial in times of family crisis than having the family support system ready to act. Read more
A Family Affair
“Doctor, are you sure?” I questioned.“We’re never sure, but all indications point to Alzheimer’s as your mom’s diagnosis. Read more
The Heart of the Caregiver: From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed
Exhausted? Lonely? Overwhelmed by the emotions and responsibilities of caring for someone with exceptional needs? You can get from overwhelmed to overjoyed with this step- by-step transformational course. Read more