06/24/2026
Caring for a parent or spouse with Alzheimer's disease is one of the most meaningful — and most demanding — things a family can do. It comes with deep love and also real exhaustion, and during Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, those caregivers deserve recognition.
According to the Alzheimer's Association's 2024 Facts and Figures report, more than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care to a person with Alzheimer's or another dementia. In 2023, those caregivers provided an estimated 18.4 billion hours of care valued at nearly $350 billion. The work is enormous, and so is its weight.
If you're new to this role — or feel like you've been treading water for a while — here are practical strategies grounded in current research and caregiver experience: https://georgialivingseniorcare.com/supporting-a-loved-one-with-alzheimers-a-guide-for-family-caregivers/