An Alzheimer's Diagnosis Doesn't Have to Be a Life SentenceI will never forget the day my mom was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. She had been showing signs for at least a year and we had been struggling to... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Balancing Grief and Gratitude When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer'sWhen my mom was living with Alzheimer's, I constantly struggled with how to appreciate what I still had while also grieving what I had already lost. I was grateful that... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Home Care in Late-Stage Alzheimer'sIf your loved one has entered the later stages of Alzheimer's disease, hopefully, you already have home care in place, but if not, it's never too late to start. As... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Erasing the Stigma of Alzheimer's DiseaseWhen I was 12 years old, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had to have surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, all while continuing to manage her household and raise... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Caregiving and Alzheimer's: Coping with Your AngerAfter my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I was really angry. I felt like I was being robbed of my mom and our relationship. I felt angry because I was... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Is It Okay to Tell People About Your Loved One's Alzheimer's Diagnosis?When my mom was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, I went out of my way to avoid telling people about her diagnosis. I didn't want anyone to find out. I... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Daughter's Perspective: Navigating DenialMy mom was in her early 60s when we first began noticing the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. While we didn't know that it was Alzheimer's at the... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Caring for Someone with Alzheimer'sHave you ever tried to prepare yourself for what you thought was the inevitable next big decline for your loved one only for it to not happen? Have you ever... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Home Care and Home Health Aides in Middle Stage Alzheimer'sAs your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses from the early stages to the middle stages, you may notice that they require a lot more help with their daily activities. Maybe they... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bringing Joy to Your Loved One with Alzheimer'sEarly on in my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I sometimes felt like there was no point in spending time with her or doing nice things for her. I would often think... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Home Care in Early-Stage Alzheimer'sHave you been considering looking into home care for your loved one with Alzheimer's, but you aren't sure what that actually looks like? Is your loved one still in the... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Letting Go: The Idea of Doing Enough for Your Loved One with Alzheimer'sHow many times have you asked yourself if you are doing enough for your loved one? And how many of those times have you answered no and then proceeded to... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Overthinking Your Decisions as an Alzheimer's CaregiverWhen it comes to making decisions about your loved one's care - there's a lot to think about. You want to make sure you are doing what's best for your... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Many Layers of Grief When a Loved One Has Alzheimer'sAt the beginning of my mom's battle with Alzheimer's, I felt like a crazy person. My mood was so up and down. I cried all the time over the littlest... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Harm in Feeling Sorry for YourselfMy mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when I was only 25 years old. I got engaged to my husband just a few days later. The first thing I did without... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Focusing On What Your Loved One Can Still DoIf you were to sit down and write a list of all the things your loved one with Alzheimer's can no longer do, I bet you would have no problem... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Accepting Changes with Eating in Late-Stage Alzheimer'sWhen my mom was in the later stages of Alzheimer's disease, it was a challenge to find foods that she was still able to eat. She had begun having more... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lesser-Known First Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's DiseaseI will never forget the day I was moving into a new apartment and my mom sat on the living room floor with her jacket on and her purse in... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How My Mom's Alzheimer's Changed Our Family DynamicAll through my childhood and into my young adult life, my parents had a very traditional marriage. My dad worked full time outside of the home and my mom was... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Hiring Professional Alzheimer's Care and Managing Caregiver GuiltAfter being my mom's part-time caregiver for a few years, I was near the point of having a nervous breakdown. I decided that for my own mental health, I could... By Lauren DykovitzBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments