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Alzheimer’s Friendly Business Helps Caregivers Get a Break

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See how local stores and restaurants have stepped up to be welcoming and understanding to customers dealing with the day to day challenges of Alzheimer’s.


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How Can Businesses Help?

  1. Be aware of behaviors commonly associated with Alzheimer’s.
  2. Be understanding of any challenges someone with Alzheimer’s may have.
  3. Assist with interactions.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers May Become Isolated

The caregiver role is a challenging one. The majority of those surveyed say it’s difficult, and can be overwhelming. Home Instead surveyed 692 Alzheimer’s family caregivers, including 102 from Canada and 590 from the U.S., who completed an online survey between April 13-23, 2015.

  • 74% of caregivers report they and their loved one have become more isolated.
  • 87% leave the house less frequently with their loved one.
  • 62% stay home, spending less at local businesses.
  • 55% say staying home is just easier
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Peter Berger

With experience in dementia caregiving, public education, and Alzheimer’s-focused writing—and a professional research background shaped in what many consider one of the world’s top laboratories—I work to make complex findings clear, practical, and genuinely helpful for families and professionals providing care.

This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.

It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.

The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.

Peter Berger, Editor

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This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.

It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.

The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.

Peter Berger, Editor

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