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A Partner in Caregiving: You Are Not Alone
Russell Rothman – Chair of the Board of Directors for Alzheimer’s New Jersey® They say it can happen to any family - and it happened to mine. I am the Chair of the Board of [View More]
Types of Dementia
Various disorders and factors contribute to the development of dementia. Neurodegenerative disorders result in a progressive and irreversible loss of neurons and brain functioning. Currently, there are no cures for these types of disorders. [View More]
From Caregiver to Advocate: YPAC Member Monique Shares Her Journey with Alzheimer’s
At the bright and youthful age of 19, Monique DeLorenzo - a current member of Alzheimer's New Jersey's Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) - suddenly found herself in a completely unexpected role: caring for her 51 [View More]
Ease the Stress of Caregiving During the Holidays
As a caregiver, do you find yourself feeling anxious as the holidays start to roll around? If so, read our tips to learn how to manage caregiver stress during the holidays so that you [View More]
Alzheimer’s New Jersey Holds Its First Young Adult Caregiver Seminar
On Monday, November 13th, Alzheimer’s New Jersey’s Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) held its inaugural education program focused on the challenges faced by young adult caregivers. Held at the Cricket Hill Brewing Company in Fairfield, the program, which was appropriately [View More]
Survey shows nearly one third of New Jersey residents care or have cared for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease
More than four out of five said caregiving has negatively impacted their emotional healthDenville, NJ, September 25, 2017 – Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is a fact of life for one third of New [View More]