Advice for Caregivers and People Living with Dementia

Advice for Caregivers and People Living with Dementia

This article originally appeared on SF Bay Times.   By Dr. Marcy Adelman– Shelly has been living with Alzheimer’s for several years now. Her wife Joan is her caregiver. Joan emailed me in search of a referral to someone who could advise her about Shelly’s sleep...
Advice for Caregivers and People Living with Dementia

NICOA Creates COVID-19 Tribal Needs Assessment

This article originally appeared on the NICOA blog. The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) invites you to participate in our COVID-19 tribal needs assessment. Your participation will positively impact the wellbeing of American Indian and Alaska Native elders. As...
Advice for Caregivers and People Living with Dementia

How to be a long-distance caregiver?

This article originally appeared on the NHCOA blog. The COVID-19 pandemic and the health precaution it brought with it, have now also required remote caregiving to also became an essential part of some people’s daily routine. Meeting or visiting someone is now more...
Advice for Caregivers and People Living with Dementia

Caregiving in a Pandemic Webinar December 3

This article originally appeared on the NICOA blog.  The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA), the Diverse Elders Coalition and the National Alliance for Caregiving are hosting a webinar focused on the needs of American Indian and Alaska Native caregivers in the...