Top 3 Cringe-Free-Feeling Gifts (Caregivers Can Ask For)What's a full-time job with no breaks, no vacation days, and no official work hours? Have you guessed yet? Okay, here's another clue, it's a round-the-clock gig full of sleepless... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Requesting FMLA for Alzheimer's CaregiversThe Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a law that allows you to go on temporary leave from your job because of family, medical, or military reasons. FMLA is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Happy HolidaysWe had not seen my brother in almost 2 years. I was worried that if he didn't come for Christmas, who knows what mom would be like by the next... By Kathy Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Exist Outside Your Caregiver Role (and Lose The Guilt)If you are anything like me then you may feel that your life can often be consumed by your role as a caregiver. Maybe you feel an overwhelming sense of... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helping Others Help ThemselvesAs we age, we see more of our friends and family struggling with health issues. Unfortunately, many times that is a diagnosis of some type of dementia. Since I was diagnosed... By Kris Bakowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Alzheimer's Caregiving: My Biggest Fears and How I Overcome ThemI have a confession to make - sometimes, I don't feel like I know what I am doing. My management classes in graduate school taught me nothing about caring for... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Caregiver Hack That Makes My Loved One With Dementia's Life (and Mine) BetterCaring for someone with dementia can be tough. It's a daily battle against a disease that robs our loved ones of their personality, independence, and memories. As a family caregiver... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thanksgiving: More Than TurkeyThanksgiving is more than a holiday. It's more about being thankful for what you have and who you have, and holding on to the moments and memories - making connections... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Festive Tree: Embracing All Seasons With Alzheimer'sMy grandma recently moved into a long-term care home following an infection, and a stay in a rehabilitation hospital. Despite her quarantine for the initial weeks followed by a respiratory... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Unplug and Reboot: How to Cope With Caregiver BurnoutI have worked in the computer lab of an elementary school for most of my 20 years in education. So, I have been witness to every tech problem from the... By Amy Grantham4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The St. Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) ExamMedical advances mean adults are living longer than before. In an aging population, dementia is more prevalent. And more people with dementia require earlier testing and intervention. Primary care doctors... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Preparations for the HolidaysHolidays can bring so much joy to family and friends — but for caregivers, it can also be a lot. Hosting or not hosting, there are a bulk of preparation... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Our Loved One's Pass After a Long Battle With Alzheimer'sI am writing this article, because I honestly wish I had an article like this when my parents passed. Both of my parents had the Alzheimer's diagnosis, and battled through... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Changing Behavior: Setting Realistic RoutinesThere are so many things about Alzheimer's disease that can be challenging. Constant changes and decision making can leave individuals and caregivers overwhelmed. One way to ease that stress is... By Frances Eileen McInerney, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My New Alzheimer's LifestyleI will admit it - for most of my life I have been pretty selfish. I don't mean dangerously so, although you may have to ask my family about that... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Impact of Caregiving on Your Health and Well-BeingBeing a caregiver can be an incredibly rewarding experience. However, it can also be incredibly challenging, not only for those in your care, but for yourself as well. It is... By Nikki Nurse4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Your Caregiver Parent: Navigating a Strained RelationshipDo you have a parent who is living with Alzheimer's or dementia? Do you have a strained relationship with your other parent who is caring for them? If so, you... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
"What's in It for Me?"Being a caregiver can be a thankless job. There is so much grunt work. There is all the regular work you do to keep a household going - you have... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Talk to Your Grandkids About Alzheimer'sI was 13 years old when my Poppop was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I had no idea at the time, of course. What I knew was that everything in our... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience With ARTZ PhiladelphiaThis week I shared an "Art Experience" through ARTZ Philadelphia in conjunction with the Dementia Society of America. On the last Monday of the month, ARTZ Philadelphia shares works from art... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments