Why Early Planning Matters — Especially Here in Maine Each November, organizations across the country recognize Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a national observance dedicated to education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 🕰️ How It Started Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month was first established in 1983, when President Ronald […]
As our population ages, one of the most significant challenges families face is planning for long‑term care, particularly when a diagnosis such as Alzheimer’s disease is involved. For Mainers, the stakes are especially high: in the state of Maine, approximately 30,000 people aged 65 or older are living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. In addition, tens of
Alzheimer’s disease is a disease that not only affects the individual diagnosed but also the individual’s family. Family members can be affected in many ways by Alzheimer’s disease. The most important thing for families to remember during this very difficult season of life is to stick together and to support one another. 1. Shame and
Alzheimer’s disease is complex and often overwhelming. Over time, it can gradually change your loved one into someone very different from the person you once knew. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is both emotionally and physically demanding. To provide the best care, it’s essential for caregivers to understand the disease, stay informed, and seek help
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Being a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is demanding on every level — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Caregivers often neglect their own health and well-being while trying to meet the constant needs of the person they care for. This stress is very real, but there are steps that can help ease its