Category Archives: Family to Family
How to Help Your Loved Ones Receive Treatment for Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is a disease that wreaks havoc on both those affected by it and the people who love them. The condition worsens over time and can eventually destroy someone’s ability to perform everyday tasks such as feeding or dressing themselves. … Continue reading
New Study of Caregivers Sheds Light on Importance of Family to Family
NAMI has long recognized that “caring for the caregiver” is crucial to effective, ongoing care for a loved one with mental illness. A recent study of adult caregivers provides further evidence of the need for Family to Family. An earlier … Continue reading
Bipolar Disorder | A Story of Hope in a Storm
Mary was a seemingly normal teenage girl with hopes, dreams and ambitions, but while attending Evanston Township High School, life turned south for Mary and her family. What seemed like normal teenage behavior quickly became a nightmare. Mary was soon … Continue reading