What if a caregiver gets sick with COVID-19?

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By Lori Nisson Lori Nisson is the Family and Community Services Director at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. More...

" Caregiver wellness is always important, but especially so during COVID-19. Some ways to prepare for the possibility of a caregiver getting sick would be to be to make sure advanced directives, healthcare and financial powers of attorney are in place, to create a backup plan to have a close friend or family member be able to step in for you in the case you become ill. Also research residential care facilities for the dementia patient in the scenario you are in the hosptial. Explore the options you have access to right now. "

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