When a loved one receives an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis, it affects everyone in the household — but the burden often falls on one or two family caregivers. Across Arizona, about 1 in 5 caregivers is caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, and statewide that unpaid care is valued at nearly $10 billion per year.
In Yavapai County and Prescott, these numbers translate into real‑life consequences:
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Longer days at home and fewer hours for work, sleep, or self‑care
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Greater emotional strain, anxiety, and depression among caregivers
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More families feeling isolated, unsure how to navigate behaviors, legal issues, or long‑term care options
Caregiving is physically and emotionally demanding. Many family caregivers report chronic health conditions of their own, and they simply didn’t sign up to be full‑time nurses, emotional anchors, and case managers all at once. Yet, without adequate support, they’re expected to carry the load alone.
That’s where Caring Causes steps in. We’re a Prescott‑based nonprofit that walks beside family caregivers, offering:
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Free family caregiver classes and workshops
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Virtual support groups and one‑on‑one guidance
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Practical tools for managing daily challenges and self‑care
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Placement and facility‑matching services when long‑term care becomes necessary
We know that caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is not a solo journey — and it shouldn’t feel like one. By connecting Prescott families with education, community, and compassionate support, we help reduce isolation and give caregivers the strength they need to keep going.
If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one with dementia in Prescott, we invite you to reach out. At caringcauses.org, you’ll find a local partner who understands the challenges — and believes every caregiver deserves support, too.
- Caring Causes (your site) – caringcauses.org
- Alzheimer’s Association – Desert Southwest Chapter (Arizona/Nevada support, helpline, and local groups) – alz.org/dsw
- Arizona Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Groups (in‑person and virtual) – alz.org/dsw/support
- Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium – Resources for Families & Professionals – azalz.org/resources
- Arizona‑Based Caregiver Resources (programs, training, housing options) – azcaregiver.org
- Family Caregiver Alliance – Arizona Services Directory – caregiver.org by state: Arizona
- Yavapai County Resources for Dementia & Memory Loss (PDF, local Prescott‑area services) – justicementalhealth.com / Yavapai Resources PDF
- Yavapai County Community Health Services – Alzheimer’s/Brain Health Initiative – Yavapai County news article on Alzheimer’s grant
