Kelsey Ramos-Conroy

Caregivers, 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...

When 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...

When 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...

I have been a caregiver for my mother who lives with Alzheimer's for 8 years. During that time she has lived independently at home, then spent a few years with...

Moving into a senior home is a big decision for everyone. And for those living with dementia, the need for a transition can come up quicker than anyone is prepared...

You've likely heard of the term "conservatorship," maybe from the Britney Spears scandal that started in the late 2000s when she was placed in an involuntary conservatorship. Over a decade...

There are a lot of difficult decisions to make when caring for someone with Alzheimer's. When is it not safe to drive anymore? When is my loved one no longer...

My family of 5 moved into a new house just before my mom who lives with Alzheimer's disease moved in with us. The house is situated near the bottom of...

Whenever I hear the latest news about Alzheimer's or learn a new symptom of dementia, I start to feel this nagging fear. It started small but has slowly grown over...

Part of caring for someone with Alzheimer's is wondering when they will need more help. As a caregiver for my mom, who is living with the disease, I know it...

When I was faced with the agonizing decision of whether it was time to move my mom into senior housing, it was like walking into a new world. This new...

Raising children is an adventure filled with many conversations you never thought you'd have. In the past week alone, I've found myself talking about why we shouldn't chop the dog...

My mom has always been a stylish lady. Even after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia, she still enjoyed putting on makeup every day, wore matching outfits and coordinating shoes...

So much of navigating caring for someone with dementia is balancing safety and independence. Asking someone to stop driving is a frightening, mountainous request. To many older adults, it represents...

I've always been a sentimental person, and the things in my life hold memories of cherished experiences. As a caregiver for my mom, who lives with Alzheimer's, I especially want...

The holiday season is full of joy for many but can present extra difficulties for people living with dementia. What used to be enjoyable for your loved one might now...

I have a planner that I try to keep a log of my caregiving duties. I started this because I was so surprised by the sheer number of minutes and...