36: Living with Alzheimer’s – Support for Family Caregivers

If you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, you’re not alone, and there is a world of support available. In honor of November being National Family Caregivers Month, we’re excited to welcome RoseMary Jaramillo, Director of Community Engagement for Southeast Colorado at the Alzheimer’s Association, to discuss advances in understanding Alzheimer’s.

In this special episode, RoseMary reflects on the history of Alzheimer’s and the significant shifts that have occurred over the last 50 years in public understanding and perception, as well as the importance of support for caregivers. The conversation includes the tragedy of caregivers not caring for themselves, Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 help line, and keeping loved ones with dementia engaged – with special advice around the holidays.

Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country.  We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Cynthia Margiotta with PEARLS Program of Colorado and All About Dignity is our moderator.  Learn more at:

Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aginghttps://ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging Or call 719-471-2096 

PEARLS Program of Colorado https://pearlsprogram.net/

Alzheimer’s Association – Colorado Chapterhttps://www.alz.org/coOr call 800-272-3900 

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