Taking Back My Health When My Mom Moved OutCaregivers, when was the last time you went to a health appointment for yourself? If you are like me, chances are most of the appointments you attend are for the... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Grateful for Dad's Yellow CapAs a caregiver to my father during his years of living with Alzheimer's disease, he was still always up for an outing, and riding in the car meant an adventure... By Nancy Craker-Yahman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Flexibility in Alzheimer's Caregiving: Making CompromisesI used to be a planner. I grew up in the era of "to-do" lists, calendars, day timers, goals, objectives, and plans. I remember one of the most asked questions... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mid-Life, Mid-Stage CrisisWe have been humming along okay. Mom has been managing pretty well. She can make her grits, dress herself, contribute brokenly to our conversations. We will watch a show together... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Different Types of Dementia: A Deep DiveDementia is a condition that is common among older adults. This condition involves the loss of cognitive function. That means it is difficult for people with dementia to think, remember... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Balancing Caregiving and FriendshipsBeing a full-time family caregiver is a noble responsibility, but it can impact your social life. When you're constantly attending to your loved one's needs, it's easy to feel isolated... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Family and Caregivers Can Help Those Living With Alzheimer'sAfter my Alzheimer's diagnosis, I found it hard to ask for help. I never really had to ask for help before and I didn't want to admit my "failure" to... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Million Ways Not To: Remaining Hopeful in Finding a CureScientists can be some of the most rewarding people to speak to. I know, as a community bonded together by our shared suffering at the hands of a disease for... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Unpacking Ferroptosis: What Does a Build-up of Iron Do to the Brain?New research has discovered a new biological process involved in Alzheimer's disease. This process is called ferroptosis. This may open up new treatment options for Alzheimer's disease. More research is... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Normal Life" After Full-Time Caregiving: What It Looks Like for MeWhen my mom lived in my home and I cared for her full-time, it felt like it might never end. But a few years later, my mom moved into a... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
We Got a Puppy - What Were We Thinking?!Caring for a loved one with dementia is a lot of work. It takes a lot of time. Your day revolves around how they are doing, and who is going... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Helping Caregivers - A SMART ApproachAbout 10 years ago I finished my master's degree program in management and leadership with the goal of using it primarily in the non-profit sector. Funny thing is that I... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trending Caregiver Practices for Self-CareAre you a family caregiver who is feeling mentally and physically drained lately? Taking care of a family member can be challenging. As a caregiver for over 10 years, I... By Nikki Nurse6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My World With Alzheimer's: A Trip to the Grocery StorePeople ask me what it is like to live with Alzheimer's. My common response is, "I have good days and bad days." So, let's talk about a bad day. I... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Looming Like a Hurricane, the Unstoppable Force of Alzheimer'sThe winds swept over New Orleans in the summer of 2005 like a hurricane. In fact, it was a Category 3 hurricane. Katrina bashed the Crescent City with hammering blows... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Alzheimer's Book Club: "We Are the Brennans"I took a rest day recently to dive into a book that had been sitting on my book shelf for longer than I would care to admit, quite frankly. I... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Prosopagnosia (Facial Blindness) and Alzheimer’s DiseaseDid you ever wonder why your loved one or patient with Alzheimer's disease has difficulty recognizing their loved ones? Or why they have difficulty recognizing someone's facial expression or facial... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Road Trip With MomI recently went on a road trip with my husband, son, his girlfriend of one year, and my mom. We drove from Long Island back to Buffalo where we lived... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Independence in a Senior HomeWhen people imagine senior homes, they can typically only think of losing freedoms. Losing the freedom to live in your own home. Losing the freedom to live alone. Losing the... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making Memories With PoppopMy Poppop's house sits at the corner of Virginia and Finley Avenues. It will always be his house. It is the house in front of which I learned how to... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments