Caregivers for Alzheimer's and Dementia Face Special Challenges

Bridge to Care specialized training programs equip caregivers to help seniors cope with their condition while maximizing their capabilities. BTC Senior Care services can help meet a variety of care needs related to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, arthritis, Parkinson’s, diabetes, depression, and other conditions.

Caring for an individual with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia can be challenging and, at times, overwhelming. Frustration is a normal and valid emotional response to many of the difficulties of being a caregiver. While some irritation may be part of everyday life as a caregiver, feeling extreme frustration can have serious consequences for you or the person you care for. Frustration and stress may negatively impact your physical health or cause you to be physically or verbally aggressive towards your loved one. If your care-giving situation is causing you extreme frustration or anger, you may want to explore some new techniques for coping. Conditions like dementia or arthritis may come with unique care challenges, but you can lean on us to help you face those challenges.

Care-giving can be tiring and stressful. When you're caring for others, it's easy to forget to care for yourself. While it may be difficult to find time to focus on yourself and your needs, it is very important that you do so to prevent frustration and burnout.