“Women and Alzheimer's disease: The Caregiver's Crisis

The Alzheimer's Association® acted as a knowledge partner on the survey, “Women and Alzheimer's disease: The Caregiver's Crisis,” which reveals the increasing demands on women to balance career, parenthood and caregiving.

The Shriver Report: A Woman’s Nation Takes on Alzheimer’s, shows these competing priorities have severe consequences on a woman’s financial, emotional and physical health. Heather Snyder, Ph.D., senior associate director, Medical and Scientific Relations, Alzheimer’s Association, said, “We cannot think of Alzheimer’s as a disease on one person. Every area of a caregiver’s life is affected: her job, her relationships, her children and even her own health.”

The survey results reveal that 49 percent of current caregivers feel overwhelmed. The Alzheimer's Association provides information, support and resources to caregivers in need. Visitors to the new Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Center can access:

• Practical caregiving tips for every stage of the disease.

If you are a caregiver, I  encourage you to visit the Alzheimer's Association website for support and information on how to care for an individual with Alzheimer's disease while maintaining your own well-being. On June 21 the Society is hosting an event called The Longest Day go here for more information about how you can help 

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organisation in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is the world without Alzheimer’s disease.