Caregiving is an act of love, but it is also demanding work. In the United States, 63 million Americans are family caregivers, and about 1 in 4 adults is caring for a loved one with a chronic condition, disability, or serious health need. AARP Caregiving…
When Caring Becomes Heavy: The Importance of Training and Rest
Caregiving is an act of love, but it is also demanding work. In the United States, 63 million Americans are family caregivers, and about 1 in 4 adults is caring for a loved one with a chronic condition, disability, or serious health need. In…
Supporting Caregivers in Prescott: Why Local Help Matters
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…
Alzheimer’s in Prescott: What Families Need to Know Right Now
In Prescott and across Yavapai County, more families than ever are facing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Across Arizona, about 151,500 adults aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is projected to rise sharply in the…
Empowering Families: Free Resources for Caring for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia is one of the most profound acts of love—yet it can also be one of the most challenging. Daily tasks that once seemed simple can become overwhelming, and…
