by Mary-Catherine | Dec 7, 2020 | Caregiving
A Rutgers elder care expert discusses how families can help their loved ones during a holiday in isolation
by Mary-Catherine | Jun 25, 2020 | Caregiving, Relationships
The visits will be nothing like residents or their loved ones were used to before the COVID-19 crisis…
by Mary-Catherine | Mar 27, 2020 | Caregiving
While we are facing challenging times, it may seem impossible to think about ways to connect with loved ones while keeping yourself safe. Here are some quick tips to help you successfully stay homebound. Make a date to have a phone conversation. Hearing your voice may...
by Mary-Catherine | Jan 21, 2020 | Caregiving
The peer support group Care2Caregivers offers a help line for provide support to those who care for people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Those who answer the calls have experience caring for people with those health conditions.
by Mary-Catherine | Jan 13, 2020 | Caregiving
Caregivers in New Jersey who are struggling with the financial, physical and mental toll of taking care of their loved ones with Alzheimer’s can receive assistance from the Care2Caregivers helpline.
by Mary-Catherine | Dec 31, 2019 | Caregiving
An expert at Rutgers’ Care2Caregivers helpline shares tips on how families can celebrate the holidays with loved ones suffering from an illness that affects memory Family caregivers and people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease are at risk for increased stress...
