November – Recognize National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregiver Month
During November, National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregiver Month, the Alzheimer’s Association focuses on spreading awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia while offering support to the more than 15 million individuals who care for their loved ones living with the disease. The Association has several new tools to assist caregivers, including Alzheimer’s Navigator™, the Dementia and Driving Resource Center, and ALZ Connected™, offered free of charge through our website. View a full list of these tools at our online Care Center.
Often, an Alzheimer’s caregiver can feel overwhelmed and may not have the ability to recognize that they need help. To assist your employees who may be in this situation, please share this article, which includes helpful resources for individuals caring for their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease. We also have an infographic that you can distribute which includes quick tips and suggestions for all caregivers.
December – Watch for signs of Alzheimer’s during the holidays
December is a busy month, filled with holidays and parties where people reunite with relatives whom they haven’t seen in months. The passage of time often makes it easier to notice changes in family and friends that might otherwise go unchecked. Please share the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, so your employees can recognize these signs in themselves and others. Anyone who exhibits these signs should see their physician.
January – Family members can get trained and get certified. It’s essentiALZ™
The Alzheimer’s Association essentiALZ™ training program is a convenient way for individuals to be prepared, demonstrate knowledge and feel confident as a caregiver. The essentiALZ™ program combines HealthCare Interactive CARES® online dementia care training with an Alzheimer’s Association certification exam for anyone who has contact with people who have Alzheimer’s or related dementias. A new year can bring new perspectives and potential new goals for a caregiver. Whether someone is seeking a certification or recognition of their knowledge of quality dementia care practices, the Alzheimer’s Association can help. Please share this educational resource with your employees who may be caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
http://www.optimumseniorcare.com/services/alzheimerscare.php