Resources for Dementia, Including Alzheimer’s Disease
Getting a diagnosis of dementia can be a stressful life event, but understanding the diagnosis and available resources might help ease some of that stress.
Getting a diagnosis of dementia can be a stressful life event, but understanding the diagnosis and available resources might help ease some of that stress.
The unexpected can happen at any time. Life may be going along fine and the next thing you know, you’re in an ambulance being taken to the hospital because you’ve been told you just had a stroke.
It can be scary when you find yourself or a loved one struggling to manage daily life. When needs are increasing and you realize you need more help, it may be hard for you to picture what the next stage of life looks like for you or a loved one.
A lot goes into selecting the right home—how close is it to good schools, parks, and shops, and does it have a backyard space for the dog?
Transportation can pose a variety of challenges if you have recently given up your driver’s license or moved to a new neighborhood. Where is the closest bus stop? How will I get there? Will someone be able to pick me up? Luckily, you live in a major metropolitan region with multiple transportation options available to you.
Being a caregiver can be tough. Between meeting your needs, your loved one needs, and juggling daily tasks with future planning, sometimes important to-dos can go overlooked.
Don’t drive? Let empowerline help you explore ways to get there.
Need to know what’s for lunch? Have you been skipping meals or eating too much cheap, but unhealthy, food since you retired? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone.