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Being someone’s sole caregiver doesn’t mean you’re alone

Caregiving is hard work. It’s physically demanding, emotionally straining, and constant. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the majority of caregivers in the United States are women, and daughters make up one-third of dementia caregivers. The website also notes, “Caregivers of people with dementia report providing 27 hours…

What you need to know about wandering and dementia

If you have a loved one who’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, what’s the chance that they’ll walk away from the safety of their home? According to the Alzheimer’s Association, anyone with dementia is at risk of wandering. There’s some controversy about the word “wandering” as it…