Lauren Dykovitz

My 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...

Have 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...

As 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...

Early 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...

Have 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...

How 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...

When 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...

At 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...

My 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...

If 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...

When 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...

I 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...

All 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...

After 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...

Have you ever found yourself wishing for your loved one's death? Maybe not specifically for their death, but for an end to their suffering? I am not ashamed to admit...

When was the last time you took a photo with your loved one who has Alzheimer's? Scroll through your phone and find the last one. How long ago was it?...

“I feel like I’m not myself right now. I don’t even know who I am anymore.” Have you ever said these words out loud or to yourself? I have. My...

Do you know someone who is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's? Do you want to help and support that person, but you don't always know the best way...

At times during my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I felt ashamed for not knowing more about the disease. I didn't understand all of the science behind Alzheimer's and I was never...

It is so easy to lose yourself in caring for your loved one. Your identity as a caregiver consumes all other aspects of your identity. In striving to attend to...