Keep Memory Alive and the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health together view caregiver services as an integral part of their mission. Complementing excellent medical care, our focus on caregivers affirms that neurocognitive diseases impact not only the patient but everyone involved in offering care and support. Our goal is to provide supportive services and programs to caregivers and family members, maximizing their knowledge, skills and capacity to provide care.
Research indicates that the responsibilities associated with caregiving are a risk factor to the health and wellbeing of the caregiver. Caregivers may be at increased risk for hypertension, cardiovascular disease, depression as well as other adverse health outcomes. At times, caregivers may exhibit symptoms and behaviors related to the stresses of caregiving. Some of the warning signs for excessive levels of burden include significant or prolonged increases in:
- Anger and frustration
- Withdrawal from family, friends and community involvement
- Exhaustion
- Excessive worry
- Irritability
- Forgetfulness
In recognition of these challenges, we strive to provide caregivers with the tools to care for themselves especially during times of significant stress and transition. Our commitment to “taking care of the caregiver” is the common theme through all of our services and programs:
To sign up for monthly updates on our programs and caregiver services, please contact Jennifer Gayan at 702.483.6036, or gayanj@ccf.org.