Eldercare Resources

Holiday time is often an extremely difficult time for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's Disease.  The Alzheimer’s Association has prepared a special Web page with helpful tips to make the holidays less stressful for caregivers and family members.  If you're caring for someone with Alzheimer's Disease, make sure to take care of yourself as well during the holidays.  Caregivers often experience increased stress during the holidays, which can affect your well-being, and your ability to care for your aging loved one.  Make sure to ask family and friends for help with your caregiving duties, and maybe even investigate respite care.  A geriatric care manager can help you find caregiving solutions, and your health care provider can help you find ways to remain healthy and well during the holidays.

You can also visit my blog from last year on Caregiver Stress and the Holidays.  It includes some more tips to maintain your own well-being, and also a quiz for caregivers. 

If you notice changes in your aging loved one over the holidays, a qualified professional with gerontology experience - such as a geriatric care manager or your loved one's physician - can help.