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Summer Travel Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Summer can be a time for connection and joy and for some, it can be a time to plan a well-deserved vacation. Many individuals caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia find themselves wondering if travel is still possible. Travel can still be possible in the early and middle stages, but it may take additional planning, structure, and flexibility.
Women, Menopause, and Alzheimer’s Risk
Almost two-thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease are women. And women in their sixties are more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease over the rest of their lives as they are to develop breast cancer.
My Alzheimer’s Story: Remembering My Dad
For many years, I thought about honoring my dad by doing something meaningful to help other families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. That opportunity came about ten years ago when I was asked to join the Alzheimer’s New Jersey® Board of Directors.
A Defining Moment…
Defining moments have lasting importance - they shape who we are and guide what comes next. As we begin 2026, we want to pause and acknowledge one such defining moment in the history of Alzheimer’s New Jersey®.
Managing Caregiver Stress During the Holidays
The expectations and commitments of the holiday season combined with the responsibilities of caregiving can sometimes turn “the most wonderful time of the year” into the exact opposite. Caring for a loved one with dementia means that the holidays may not feel the same as years prior.