Caregiving Tips

Carving Out Space in the Midst of Caregiving

Posted on by Manda Hufstedler

If you’re caring for someone daily, you know life can feel like a never-ending ‘to-do list’, filled with appointments, medications, and unplanned crises. Peter Rosenberger's moving AARP essay reminds us that when caregiving squeezes life into the “micro,” the bigger picture, our values, and who we are can get lost. Rosenberger recommends building a perch – a small physical, mental, or spiritual space – where you can step away from the chaos. It might be a quiet moment, a walk, a favorite song, or a trusted friend who listens. These moments aren’t escapes; they’re essential reminders that life is more than just survival. In the midst of caregiving, you deserve time to just be.

To learn more about carving space out for yourself while caregiving, visit this link.

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Understanding Brain Health and Research Presentation from Dr. Welsh-Bohmer

Posted on by Manda Hufstedler

NC Registry for Brain Health's Dr. Kathleen Welsh-Bohmer gave a comprehensive presentation on clinical research and brain health to the Wake Country Public Libraries. Dr. Welsh-Bohmer provided an overview of clinical research, considerations for people interested in participating in research, and the types of research being done in dementia and brain health. This event was sponsored by the NC Registry for Brain Health, Alzheimer's Association, and Duke & UNC ADRC.

To watch the recording of the presentation, visit this link.

New Resource for Proven Dementia Programs Now Available for Caregivers

Posted on by Manda Hufstedler

Best Practice Caregiving is a free online database of proven dementia programs for family caregivers. It offers a searchable, interactive, national database of vetted, effective programs that offer much-needed information and support. The database is an invaluable tool for healthcare and community-based organizations, as well as funders and policy makers to discover and share high quality programs for caregivers.

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Classical Concerts to Stream During Coronavirus Social Distancing

Posted on by Manda Hufstedler

The past two weeks have been scary for everyone, and particularly those who have underlying conditions or are in high-risk groups. We know that music can be helpful to calm people living with dementia, and so streamlining these concerts might be a good way to spend time during social distancing.

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