Supporting Dementia Caregivers

Why is it important to support Dementia caregivers? A staggering 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and it’s predicted that we’ll need at least 5.9 million caregivers to keep up with this boom by the year 2030! Supporting Dementia caregivers now is key to ensuring those living with Dementia and their families are receiving the support they need. In this episode, join host and principal researcher at iN2L + LifeLoop, Lydia Nguyen, PhD., as she engages in a captivating interview with Carrie Alberts, known as Dementia Darling.  Together, they shed light on the significant challenges faced by professional dementia caregivers while offering powerful tips for championing on their behalf. Carrie also shares a wealth of resources to empower and assist Dementia caregivers throughout their caregiving journey. If you are a caregiver, family member, or operator working with someone living with dementia, you do not want to miss this episode!

“It is the hardest caregiving there is…..caring for someone living with dementia is a never-ending learning process. You're always having to educate and learn as you go and …consistency is key in dementia care. We need people that are consistent for these people. I think what leads to a lot of staff turnover is the lack of training and the lack of quality of training….They're getting thrown in, and then they're getting burnt out!"

--Carrie Alberts, also known as Dementia Darling, is a certified Dementia Practitioner and Montessori Dementia Care Professional

Carrie’s Resource List:

Follow her at @dementiadarling

https://www.eugeria.ca/en

https://hug.world/

https://in2l.com/

https://joyforall.com/

https://www.miradormagazine.com/

https://www.nanasbookseries.com/

https://ourlifeloop.com/

https://teepasnow.com/

https://www.tover.care/us/

https://www.zinniatv.com/