November is not just the start of the holiday season. It's also National Family Caregivers Month — a moment for us to honor all of the family members and loved ones who are caring for someone living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia.
This is a wonderful moment to honor a caregiver in your life, as well as all the caregivers currently working tirelessly for their loved ones. Right now during our $650,000 Triple Match Challenge, your gift can go 3X as far to further our mission to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Unpaid dementia caregiving accounted for 18.4 billion hours in the United States in 2023, equating to a cost of roughly $347 billion. This care can be physically, mentally and emotionally demanding — more than 70% of dementia caregivers report feeling stressed when coordinating care.
If you or someone you know is a dementia caregiver, it's important to be aware of symptoms of caregiver stress and burnout:
Denial about the disease and its effect on the person who has been diagnosed.
Anger at the person living with Alzheimer's or frustration that they can't do the things they used to be able to do.
Social withdrawal from friends and activities that used to make the caregiver feel good.
Anxiety about the future and facing another day.
Depression that breaks the spirit and affects the caregiver's ability to cope.
Exhaustion that makes it nearly impossible to complete necessary daily tasks.
Sleeplessness caused by a never-ending list of concerns.
Irritability that leads to moodiness and triggers negative responses and actions.
Lack of concentration that makes it difficult to perform familiar tasks.
Health problems that begin to take a mental and physical toll.
If you are a caregiver and are experiencing these symptoms, reach out to a physician. We also provide resources for caregivers who are experiencing stress or feeling overwhelmed.
Our free 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) offers confidential support and information to people living with the disease, caregivers, families and the public.
ALZNavigator™ is an online tool that provides a customized action plan with information, educational programs and local resources for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
ALZ Connected® is a free online community designed for people living with dementia and those who care for them.
Community Resource Finder provides information on programs and events, care at home, community services, housing options and medical services.
For more information on what the Association can do for caregivers, go to alz.org/caregiving.
For a limited time only, you can make an incredible three times the impact in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Thanks to a pledge from a generous supporter who wishes to remain anonymous, any gift you make by December 31 — up to $650,000 — can go 3X as far to provide care and support to families impacted by Alzheimer's, while also accelerating global research and driving advocacy and education efforts.
We're so grateful to our anonymous friend for their exceptional generosity. But right now, we need you to join them to help provide vitally needed care and support and advance research that can lead to more treatments and, one day, a cure. The strong interest you've taken in this fight tells me that you want to make a difference, and there is no better time to join than now, when your gift can go THREE TIMES as far. Will you make your first gift today while it can be matched 3X in impact?
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Your donation will strengthen our efforts to advance Alzheimer's care, support and research. From face-to-face support to online education programs and promising global research initiatives, your gift makes a difference in the lives of all those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias in your community and across the world. Thank you for your continued support.
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