The holidays are a time when family and friends come together. But for families living with Alzheimer’s disease and other, the holidays can be challenging, especially for caregivers.
As your employees return to work after the holidays, they might be concerned about their loved ones. You can help by providing these timely tips on how to recognize the signs of Alzheimer’s in a loved one. Face-to-face encounters often reveal changes in behavior that may go unnoticed through the phone or email. The Alzheimer’s Association, Central Ohio Chapter is here to answer all your questions 24/7, 365 days a year. Our HELPLINE [800-272-3900] offers support to families in need. A member of our clinical staff is here to serve you.
Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is an important step in getting treatment, care and support service. People who are diagnosed early have the ability to:
- Benefit from treatments that may improve symptoms and help maintain a level of independence
- Participate in decisions about their own care, transportation, living options and financial matters
- Develop a relationship with new doctors and care partners
- Increase chances of successfully finding a clinical trial through TrialMatch
AND, knowing the truth makes it easier for family members to manage care.
Currently, over 1,400 companies, large and small have joined the Alzheimer’s Early Detection Alliance (AEDA). We encourage your company to sign up for this FREE SERVICE that provides a monthly newsletter, workshops and a toolkit of resources for the purpose of educating your employees. The Alzheimer’s Association realizes that companies and their employees care about eldercare issues and we recognize those companies on our website. AEDA makes it easy for you to introduce this topic to your employees with free resources and the support from your local Alzheimer’s Chapter.
As you consider utilizing the AEDA resources please consider:
- 66% of employees caring for a loved one had to arrive late to work, leave early or take time off due to caregiving demands
- 14% had to take a leave of absence
- 10% had to reduce their work hours
- 10% had to quit
AEDA can help….please consider joining now by visiting our website at www.alz.org/aeda for more information. If you have any questions please contact Suzy Rudolph at 614-457-6003 or srudolph@alz.org. I would be more than happy to schedule an onsite workshop for your employees.