Care Dementia a leader in communities

Tyra Oldham. Photo providedCaregiving is vital to our loved ones and clients. The role of care is challenging because care changes from moment to moment. For many the role of caring for another is complicated as care requires an understanding of the person’s needs as they change. As a caregiver, care is a great responsibility and a blessing I learned myself as a caregiver but summed up wonderfully from a Disney Motion Picture Deadpool & Wolverine, “The best part is the people we save, save us right back.” November was caregiver month and yet, for caregivers, it is a continual responsibility to care. November was a great opportunity to celebrate those who care for our loved ones especially those caring for those with disabilities, and diseases. In December, during the holidays it is a time to consider how many caregivers need to recharge and take a well-deserved break of care. As caregivers perform daily lifegiving and supportive services there is another element of concern, the disease of Dementia.Dementia and Alzheimers are horrible diseases impacting Blacks two times more than Whites. Hispanics are affected 1.5 times more than Whites. The disease slowly absorbs the memories and the abilities of the person...