Improving Alzheimer's Communication: A Personal GuideI am a highly functional person living with Alzheimer’s disease. If you are around me for a short period of time, you...reactions3comments
Tips for Interacting with Someone Living with Alzheimer's DiseaseAs a person living with Alzheimer's, I am often asked to share my personal experiences with living with this disease. I enjoy...reactions17comments
See Me - Not My DiseaseAfter I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, many people saw me differently. Immediately different. 5 seconds after I told them I had Alzheimer's...reactions4comments
Who Are We?Through our lifespans, we take on many identities – but is that who we really are? I have been a daughter, sibling...reactionscomments
Setting a Routine for YourselfI was always somewhat organized. I was diligent about to-do lists and being sure I was always on task. When I first...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends"I get by with a little help from my friends" ... I borrowed that line from a Beatles song, but it is...reactions3comments
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
Traveling with Alzheimer'sTraveling with a loved one with Alzheimer's can be frustrating for everyone. Planning is key in helping to make trips tolerable. Pack...reactions9comments
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
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
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
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
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
Preparing for Alzheimer's and Getting OrganizedAfter I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, we tried to imagine what we were facing and what our lives would look like in...reactions4comments
Writing Love Letters to My Son To Preserve MemoriesDoesn't everyone enjoy getting old-fashioned snail mail? A real handwritten letter? I know I do. I have always been a letter writer...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
Driving With Alzheimer's 101I have Alzheimer's, and I still drive. I told my husband when I was diagnosed that if I encountered problems driving, I...reactions5comments
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
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
