When Is It Time to Move My Loved One Out of Their Home?In the beginning, I was a long-distance caregiver and helped my Mom from states away. Then one day we woke up and knew it was time to move her out...
Communication Strategies for Family CaregiversWhen you are a family caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's, communication can be difficult. This is especially true if your loved one is in the later stages of...
Having Those “Serious Conversations” EarlyWhen is the last time you thought about the number of decisions you make each day? As a caregiver, you know it's a lot. At the start of your Alzheimer's...
When Is It Time to Move My Loved One Out of Their Home?In the beginning, I was a long-distance caregiver and helped my Mom from states away. Then one day we woke up and knew it was time to move her out...
Communication Strategies for Family CaregiversWhen you are a family caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's, communication can be difficult. This is especially true if your loved one is in the later stages of...
Having Those “Serious Conversations” EarlyWhen is the last time you thought about the number of decisions you make each day? As a caregiver, you know it's a lot. At the start of your Alzheimer's...
When Is It Time to Move My Loved One Out of Their Home?In the beginning, I was a long-distance caregiver and helped my Mom from states away. Then one day we woke up and knew it was time to move her out...
Communication Strategies for Family CaregiversWhen you are a family caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's, communication can be difficult. This is especially true if your loved one is in the later stages of...
Having Those “Serious Conversations” EarlyWhen is the last time you thought about the number of decisions you make each day? As a caregiver, you know it's a lot. At the start of your Alzheimer's...
Dressing Strategies for Alzheimer's, Part 1: Below the BeltA toddler is limp and limber and, although squirmy at times, much easier to dress than an adult. As my husband's Alzheimer's disease progresses, new dressing strategies and techniques have...
Caregivers Need a Paperwork Power TeamThe Avengers, the X-Men, the Ninja Turtles. They all knew they were better in a team. Caregivers are often tasked with getting the legal and financial jumble of paperwork in...
Tips for Coping with Caregiver CriticismCaregiving is one of the hardest roles to play in life and it can be made even more difficult by the naysayers and caregiver criticisms from others. My entry into...
Doctor Appointments: 5 Pro Tips for Dementia CaregiversAny caregiver can probably share a story about working with a great doctor and a not-so-great one. I think some caregivers start out thinking that doctors will be our biggest...
Struggles with FoodAs my husband's Alzheimer's progresses he struggles more and more with certain types of food. I first noticed him having difficulty cutting a piece of pizza rather than picking it...
Adult Day Center: Interview with Executive Director, JessicaSocial interaction is important for all of us. Engaging with others brings us joy and a sense of a belonging. The opportunity to interact with others may become limited for...
Using Music Therapy for Those Living with Alzheimer'sI think we can all agree that music is something everyone can enjoy! It can be an effective tool in connecting with others, but what about those who suffer from...
Setting a Routine Early On with Alzheimer'sIn the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, there are small but noticeable changes in a person's behavior. You may notice that items around the house are found in new and...
Adult Day Center: Interview with Activities Director, GailAs much as we all enjoy a day on the sofa binge-watching a season or two of a show, it's probably not really the ideal way to spend all of...
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...
The Benefits of Hiring a Home Healthcare AideThis answer may surprise you: When asked what has the greatest influence on my role as a caregiver. I say my mom's home healthcare aide. Let me tell you, I...
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...
What Can In-Home Caregivers Help With?Last year I found an in-home caregiver to help my mom living with dementia. My mom had recently moved to live with me and my family of five and I...
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...
