All About Alzheimer's Newsletter- Monday 7th April 2025

Welcome to your weekly roundup of insights and stories from All About Alzheimer's.

We strive to bring you the most valuable and relevant information to assist you on your journey as a caregiver.

Table of Contents:

1. Quote of the Day

2. Interesting Stories This Week

3. Caregiver Support Program WAITLIST

4. The Emotional Side of Caregiving for Alzheimer's Patients

5. Feedback & Engagement

Interesting Stories This Week:

The Heartbreaking Reality of Alzheimer’s

How Walking May Help Dementia

Anne Marie Duff shares her brother’s battle with young-onset Dementia

How to protect your brain against Dementia

Football and memory

All About Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Program WAITLIST

Expert-led Training:

• Evidence-Based Approach: Tailored to address the unique needs of those with early-stage Alzheimer's and dementia.

• Global Recognition: Developed in the UK and successfully implemented in 35 countries.

• Carer Advantages: Equips carers with skills to engage in meaningful activities, enhancing relationships with loved ones.

• Enhanced Patient Wellbeing: Participants have shown improvements in mood, communication, social engagement, and overall quality of life.

Ongoing Support Group:

• Expert Access: Regular sessions with dementia care experts to refine your caregiving skills.

• Supportive Community: Join a network of carers who share your experiences and challenges.

• Monthly Activities: Gain access to new exercises each month to keep your caregiving approach effective and engaging.

• Motivation and Inspiration: Share and discover inspiring stories that foster resilience and a sense of shared purpose in the caregiving journey.

Secure your spot early and ensure you are fully equipped to provide the best possible care without sacrificing your own health and happiness.

Steps to Look After Yourself as a Caregiver

A former governor of Wisconsin, Martin Schreiber, has used his platform to share the emotional and physical challenges of being a caregiver.

His personal experiences cover his time caring for his wife, Elaine, who battled Alzheimer’s. His book is called My Two Elaines. He raises 3 critical points:

1. Looking after your loved one who has Alzheimer’s or other dementias provides a profound emotional toll on you, the caregiver. The grief ebbs and flows with feelings of anxiety, frustration and guilt.

2. Caregivers need to seek help. Asking for assistance isn’t a sign of weakness or giving up. It is an act of courage.

3. Caregivers must take care of themselves both emotionally and physically. We can then provide the best care for our loved one. These are wise words. I would add the following actions you need to take:

4. Do not neglect your friends. Go out to a movie and select a comedy where you can laugh together.

5. Schedule some time each day, even if it’s only 30 minutes, to do something for yourself. Go for a walk, read a book, listen to music etc, whatever you enjoy.

6. Share the burden of caregiving with trusted family members, volunteers or paid caregivers.

We Value Your Feedback

Did you find the insights in the ‘Alzheimer’s Lifeline’ report helpful?

We’re always looking to better support caregivers like you and could really use your help to understand how.

Would you mind taking a quick survey? It’ll just take a few minutes, and your answers will help us shape our support to better suit your needs.