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Dementia & Parkinson’s Caregiving Guidance for Families


About our editorial mission

Alula is an editorial resource for families navigating dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Our writers are clinicians, researchers, and caregivers who’ve lived what they write about — because the guidance families need shouldn’t come from a search engine.

Here you’ll find practical articles on every stage of the caregiving journey: from understanding a new diagnosis to managing daily care routines, coordinating with siblings, and evaluating whether it’s time for memory care or private duty help at home. We cover Virginia and communities across the country.

Beyond the reading, Alula matches Central Virginia families with qualified caregivers — and our care app helps any family coordinate the day-to-day.

Recent Articles

Expert perspectives on dementia care, Parkinson’s caregiving, and the decisions families face at every stage.

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Finding HelpMay 8, 2026

How to Find a Private Caregiver in Virginia: A Step-by-Step Guide

A step-by-step guide to finding a vetted private caregiver in Virginia for dementia and Parkinson's disease care. How to search, screen, interview, and manage a caregiver you hire directly.

Jason Eversole
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Finding HelpApril 24, 2026

Caregiver Agency vs. Private Caregiver: The Honest Cost Comparison

Agencies charge $45/hr and pay caregivers $14–20. Private hire costs over $1,000/month less and produces more consistent care. Here’s what both options actually cost in Virginia.

Jason Eversole
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The Hard StuffApril 1, 2026

Caregiver Fatigue: When You're Exhausted But Can't Stop

Caregiver fatigue isn't the kind of tiredness that sleep fixes. It's something deeper. Heavier. The kind that settles into your bones and stays there.

Bridgid Eversole
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Staying or MovingMarch 26, 2026

When Is It Time for Memory Care?

When is it time for memory care? It is a question that arrives quietly at first. A caregiver and daughter shares how her family recognized the signs, faced the decision, and found peace on the other side.

Bridgid Eversole

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Board-certified geriatricians, emergency medicine physicians, and experienced family caregivers. Every article is written or reviewed by someone who has worked directly with families navigating dementia and Parkinson’s.

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