Stats and Safety Tips

04 Monday Mar 2013

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Did you know that:

      • 80% of care provided at home is delivered by family caregivers.
      • In 2011, family members and friends provided an estimated 17.4 billion hours of unpaid care valued at more than $210 billion.
      • 43% of those caring for Alzheimer’s patients reported the physical stress of caregiving was high to very high, and the physical and emotional impact of ALZ and dementia caregiving is estimated to result in $8.7 billion in increased health care costs in the U.S.
      • 65% of caregivers with full or part-time jobs reported having to alter their work schedules or take time off, while 20% have had to take a leave of absence.
      • 43% of those caring for loved ones with ALZ have been providing care for 1 to 4 years; 32% for 5 years or more.

As you can see based on these statistics, caregiving for ALZ and dementia patients is on the rise, and a significant portion of this care is provided in the home. Today on Caregivers, some tips and resources for creating a safe environment for your loved ones at home: In Home Safety: 10 Tips For Caregivers

Source for statistics: http://www.alz.org/downloads/facts_figures_2012.pdf

Support Those Who Support ALZ!

04 Monday Mar 2013

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The TJX Companies, Inc., has pledged $1 million to the Alzheimer’s Association and now through March 16, you can help when you shop at Marshalls.

Now through March 16th, Marshalls customers across the United States will be offered the opportunity to add a dollar to each purchase. That added dollar will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association and its efforts to advance Alzheimer’s-related care, support and research – and taking a stand against this disease, nationwide.

This campaign is part of a much bigger pledge from The TJX Companies, Inc. on behalf of its 168,000 Associates and retail division including T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra Trading Post in the United States; Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls in Canada; and T.K. Maxx, and HomeSense in Europe. They have pledged $1 million to the Alzheimer’s Association in recognition of the massive impact the disease has worldwide.

Every single dollar donated through the campaign will go to towards supporting our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s. Thank you Marshalls and TJX Companies, Inc.!

What Can YOU Do?

27 Wednesday Feb 2013

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IMG_0943Every day, our news is filled with the latest suggestions for reducing your ALZ risk. Today on Caregivers, read my piece about keeping it simple with the Alzheimer’s Association’s FOUR steps for a healthier life, Caring for the Caregiver: Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk.