Your Grief Does Not Mean You're Not GratefulHave you ever felt sad about what you have lost to Alzheimer's and then immediately felt guilty for not being grateful for...reactionscomments
Finding Joy in Your Alzheimer's JourneyThroughout my mom's ten-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer's, I would often hear people talk about finding joy in the journey. Quite honestly...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
