Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia? If so, you are not alone. Families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases face many challenges. These challenges can range from managing the various stages of the disease, dealing with difficult behaviors, finding the best home care or alternative living arrangements and finding the time to take care of yourself. The list goes on.
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Join Dr. Peter Rabins, MD, MPH, coauthor of The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life and a member of the AARP Caregiving Advisory Panel, for a live online chat to answer your questions around caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
The chat will be held live on Thursday, May 16th from 2pm – 3pm EDT.
Connect with other caregivers: If you would like to share advice with and receive tips and general information from caregivers in similar situations, become a part of AARP's caregiver community.
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