If you run into a friend at the grocery store or the doctor’s office and they are the caregiver to an aging loved one or spouse, chances are they may look exhausted, drained, or just not themselves. Studies have shown that long-term family caregivers are more likely to experience a catastrophic medical emergency or even death. Caregivers naturally place the needs of others before their own and this can lead to a whole host of issues – physically, mentally, and financially. Just this month, two caregiver spouses have reached out to me about options for their husbands – both suffering from early stage dementia. Their wives are becoming overwhelmed with the care they need and respectfully, are
Lock Haven, Pa. — Most people know someone who either has Alzheimer’s or is caring for someone who does as there are currently 16.1 million Americans providing unpaid care to those affected by the disease. Groups who are interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s and dementia are encouraged to schedule one, two, or three of the workshops offered by Penn State Extension in cooperation with the Alzheimer’s Association. Each workshop is between 45 minutes to one hour and can be conducted at your location. The three workshops are: The “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia” program explores the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, explains the risk factors and the general s
