CAREGIVING
Who is caring for the estimated 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease? Over 11.2 million family and friends are providing over 15.3 billion hours of unpaid care to their loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. While no caregiver’s experience is the same as any one else’s, one thing is certain: there is an emotional, physical, and financial cost to everyone involved.
Here we offer helpful strategies and resources, and share inspiring stories by and about caregivers.
Cleveland Clinic Social Worker Grace Knorr: Caregiving at Home and During the Holidays
Grace Knorr, LISW-S is a senior social worker at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health who specializes in Alzheimer's disease and brain health. In this insightful interview, she discusses the intricate landscape of home-based elder care, addressing the...
Breaking the Silence: Krystal Allan’s Personal Journey with Alzheimer’s – Advocating for Change, Support, and Prevention in Communities of Color
I have Alzheimer’s disease running though both sides of my family and have experienced firsthand the pain and suffering created for everyone caught up in the wake of this devastating disease. On my mother’s side was Aunt Doris, affectionately called Tee-Tee, the very...