PAULETTE
living with mild cognitive
impairment (MCI),*
and her daughter, Danielle
Playing an important role
Care partners play such an important role in the lives of their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. But it can be easy to forget that even care partners need a bit of care too. Call it “me time” or just taking a break. What’s important is that you find time—as hard as that can be—to make sure your needs are also met.
Here are a few ideas for when your loved one starts LEQEMBI
Make the most of
your downtime
No one says you need to wait in the waiting room. You can use their infusion time for you. Go for a walk, relax with a book in a coffee shop, meditate, or catch up on emails. And though it’s not quite as relaxing, you can also run a few quick errands.
Make the most of
your time together
More than a medical appointment, your loved one’s infusions are a chance to spend time together, one-on-one. Maybe stop for lunch before or after the infusion. Or detour to a local museum or park. You might be surprised by how much you grow to treasure this time.
Join a local
support group
Connecting with other local care partners can be a
great way to help
yourself
and a loved one at the
same time. Whether you’re
looking to
share
experiences,
meet people
like you, or learn, these
organizations
can help you
find a group near
you:
Build a support
network
Reach out to friends, family,
and neighbors—ask who can
lend a hand.
Sometimes just
knowing there’s someone
else to pitch in when needed
can
be reassuring:
I can control how
I start my day.
I stretch. I meditate.
And then I'm ready.
caring for her mother, Paulette