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April – Financial Literacy Month
Being financially sound is important to everyone, but the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can make planning for the future more crucial than ever. During the month of April, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging those caring for others affected by the disease to take advantage of the educational resources relating to financial matters developed to assist them in decision making. Please take a moment to share this multi-faceted article with your employees which highlights an e-learning course, a brochure and helpful information from our website’s Caregiver Center. These tools are all designed to aid them in the financial planning associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care.
Please plan ahead to promote these initiatives.
May – Caregiving and the working mother
As we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day, take a moment to remember that 62 percent of all care givers for those with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are women. A recent poll from National Alliance for Caregiving found that nearly one-third of caregivers had children under the age of 18 living with them, creating the ‘Sandwich Generation’ a generation of caregivers who are caring for their aging parents while supporting their own children. These caregivers often face a unique set of daily decisions, causing higher levels of stress. While all caregivers have been found to experience more overall stress – competing priorities have severe consequences on a woman’s financial, emotional and physical health. Learn more about other statistics affecting the average female caregiver and tools provided to assist the working caregiver in your midst by sharing this article with your employees.
June – National Safety Month
In June, while getting ready for increased outdoor activities, safety is a crucial topic for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. During National Safety Month, it is a time to remind families to create or update a comprehensive safety plan to have peace of mind. You can help by sharing Alzheimer’s-related safety tips with your employees to help make their home a safer place for a person living with Alzheimer’s.