“Today, at-home caregivers for aging loved ones are faced with a variety of physical and emotional challenges,” says Susan Irrgang, RN, LNHA, Executive Director of Saunders House, located in Wynnewood, PA. Attempting to balance the responsibilities of home, family, work and personal activities with caregiving can be a huge burden on anyone.”
“After a long, cold winter, many of us view the warm sunny days of late spring and summer to be a welcome blessing,” says Susan Irrgang, Executive Director of Saunders House, located in Wynnewood, PA. “However, if you have a loved one at home with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia for whom you’re providing memory care, it is important to know that summer can also bring additional challenges to their safety and health.
