Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Caregiver?My husband is my caregiver. My husband is not a caregiver. There is a difference. I am not telling a tale out...reactionscomments
Managing a Routine While TravelingAs a person living with Alzheimer’s, it can sometimes be challenging to travel. I really need to consider the entire scope of...reactionscomments
Setting a Routine for YourselfI was always somewhat of an organized person. I was diligent about to-do lists and being sure I was always on task...reactionscomments
The Impact of Routine DisruptionsI was working on this article when Hurricane Helene came roaring through the south. I don't live where the hurricane came in, but...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Support GroupIf you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s you might find a support group good for you and for your loved...reactions2comments
The Ghosts of My Holiday Past, Present, and FutureAs the holidays approach, I think of Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol. The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future taunt me. Since...reactionscomments
Navigating Alzheimer's Support GroupsWhen I was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's I looked everywhere for help. I was in my 40s when I was diagnosed and...reactionscomments
Navigating Alzheimer's: Battling Brain FogI have been struggling in my attempts to share my thoughts. Alzheimer's has a way of scrambling my brain so much that...reactions2comments
Just Like a Normal Human BeingAs a person living with Alzheimer's I am often asked to share my personal experiences in living with this dreaded disease. I enjoy...reactions16comments
Assisting With CommunicationI am a highly functional person living with Alzheimer's disease. If you are around me for a short period of time, you...reactions3comments
Traveling Alone With Alzheimer'sIt's that time of year when people will be traveling for vacations with family and friends. As a person with Alzheimer's traveling...reactions1comment
5 Tips for Traveling with Someone who has Alzheimer'sAs someone living with Alzheimer's, I can tell you that traveling with dementia can be hard, especially depending on the stage. Families...reactions1comment
Sounds of SilenceRecently one of my friends told me I had gone "radio silent," meaning she hadn’t heard from me in a while. She...reactions1comment
Please Meet Me Where I AmMany of us with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis know that this disease changes us. It is inevitable. We fight for it as long...reactions3comments
Expressing Myself: Contending With CommunicationI was always known by my friends as having the "gift of gab" – whatever that means. But since my Alzheimer's diagnosis...reactions4comments
How Family and Caregivers Can Help Those Living With Alzheimer'sAfter I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I found it hard to ask for help. I never really had to ask for help...reactions3comments
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."...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
See Me - Not My DiseaseAfter I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's many people saw me differently. Immediately different. Five seconds after I told them I had Alzheimer's...reactions4comments
