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...reactions1comment
How You Can Support Family Members on the Alzheimer's JourneyThroughout the 10 years my mom lived with Alzheimer's disease, my dad was her full-time caregiver. Although I helped out as much as I could, I never felt like I...reactions3comments
Please Don't Talk About My Loved One in Front of My Loved OneOne time during my mom's journey with Alzheimer's, I helped my dad take her to a family party. I was sitting on the couch next to my mom when a...reactionscomments
Caregivers, Get Support Before You Feel Like You Need ItWhen my mom was living with Alzheimer's, I never reached out for help or support from anyone. I never went to a therapist or looked for a support group. I...reactions1comment
Home Care In End-Stage Alzheimer'sYou have probably heard of hospice care during the end stages of Alzheimer's disease, but you may not have considered how home care can also be helpful during this time...reactionscomments
Comparing Your Alzheimer's Journey to Someone Else'sWhen someone you love has Alzheimer's, it can be a very isolating and lonely journey. It is often helpful to connect with others who are going through their Alzheimer's journey...reactionscomments
Teaching by Example: How to Treat My Loved One With Alzheimer'sThere were many times throughout my mom's battle with Alzheimer's when I became frustrated with the way someone else treated her. Sometimes, it was someone we ran into at the...reactionscomments
What I Wish I Had Known When My Mom Was Diagnosed With Alzheimer'sMy mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when I was only 25. At the time, I didn't know anyone who had the disease or had a loved one with the disease...reactions1comment
Coping With a Year of 'Firsts' After a Loved One Passes From Alzheimer'sIf you have recently lost your loved one who had Alzheimer's disease, first let me say I am so sorry for your loss. I truly understand your pain after losing...reactions1comment
How to Enjoy the Holiday Season When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer'sI have never been more stressed out around the holidays than when my mom lived with Alzheimer's. Everything felt completely overwhelming. I was unable to enjoy all of the normal...reactions2comments
"We Are Home": Responding to a Loved One's Request to Go HomeHave you ever been at home with your loved one who has Alzheimer's when they tell you they want to go home? My mom used to say this whenever I...reactionscomments
How to Assist Your Loved One With Eating a MealA common issue many caregivers face is getting their loved ones to eat. There may come a time when your loved one cannot eat on their own anymore, and you...reactionscomments
Caregiving Is Only a Season of Your LifeWhen I was caring for my mom, who had Alzheimer's, I would sometimes get angry and resentful for having to put my life on hold for so long. I was...reactions1comment
Coping with Ambiguous Loss Caused by Alzheimer'sHas your loved one with Alzheimer's changed so much that you barely recognize them anymore? Is it hard to reconcile the person sitting next to you with the person they...reactionscomments
Using Lying as a Tool in Alzheimer's CareHave you ever told a little white lie to your loved one with Alzheimer's and felt terrible about it afterward? Or, have you ever withheld certain information from your loved...reactionscomments
Tips for Accepting Your New NormalDuring the first few years of my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I refused to accept it. I knew that my mom had Alzheimer's, and I wasn't trying to deny it, but...reactions1comment
Strained Sibling Relationships When a Parent Has Alzheimer'sSince my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2010, I have met many other adult children who have a parent with the disease. Those who are only children often express...reactionscomments
How To Free Your Mind of Worry When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer'sThere were many times when my mom was living with Alzheimer's that I would find myself in a never-ending spiral of worry. I would start thinking about how things might...reactions3comments
Coping with the Fear of Getting Alzheimer's Myself SomedayHas this ever happened to you? You're in the middle of a conversation with someone when you suddenly forget what you were about to say. You start searching for the...reactions2comments
Managing Expectations of Yourself When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer'sDo you ever find yourself beating yourself up for not being able to accomplish as much as you did before your loved one was diagnosed with Alzheimer's? Do you ever...reactions1comment
