From the desk of Rosemary Laird, MD
Founder of Navigating Aging Needs
How You Can Help Fight Alzheimer’s
You and your loved one may be able to help speed along scientific progress through participating in a clinical trial. It's an act of volunteership that I hold in the highest regard. The "citizen scientists" who help in clinical trials are truly helping change the world, and scientists cannot, and will not, advance towards cure if we don't have the help of more individuals and families who are facing Alzheimer's disease.
Health Injustice
Caregivers for minority patients suffering from Alzheimer’s are further burdened by structural issues in the healthcare system, including language barriers, lack of culturally appropriate educational materials, and an overall unfamiliarity with navigating a complex medical system, which leads to later diagnoses and under-utilization of health resources. Here at NAN we are committed to advancing Alzheimer’s care for everyone, so please reach out to your Navigator for help in your journey.
Listen Up!
For a caregiver, listening is a critically important skill that you need to develop, hone, and employ every day.
Communicating with Your Caregiving Village
It is important to effectively communicate with healthcare professionals, outside experts, and helpers you rely on to give your loved one the best possible care along this journey.