Caring for your loved one is a life-changing journey that involves both joyful and challenging moments. Finding valuable resources and services for you and your family can make all the difference!
The "Typical" LGBTQ Caregiver fact sheet from National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP provides information about LGBTQ caregivers and their needs for information, resources, and services.
While many issues are the same for all caregivers, some unique considerations arise for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people dealing with aging.
This fact sheet from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) provides information on assistive devices for people with hearing, voice, speech, or language disorders.
The DARS Office for Aging Services has developed a stage-by-stage guide to cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and other types of dementia. At each stage, the Virginia Dementia Road Map answers your questions about what you should expect and what you should do. It also provides concrete action steps to take at each stage.