If you are a caregiver or family member of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you know by now that your loved one could be considered high risk of being susceptible to the coronavirus, COVID-19. Preventative measures such as hand washing, disinfecting and self-isolation are strongly encouraged by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during this global health crisis. We understand that when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, tasks such as these could present a unique set of circumstances. Preparation, planning and awareness as sure-fire ways [...]

Anything in excess can be too much Coronavirus. The word alone carries the fear factor of a 21st Century boogey man, but in broad daylight. Each notification or push alert with the phrase COVID-19 inches you closer to days of isolation, nationwide pandemonium and a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the infection and death rates of the global health crisis. If this gets your heart racing, anxiety is probably the cause. If this is the case, perhaps it’s time to step away from the TV or turn off [...]