Alzheimer’s Book Club: Somebody I Used to Know - A MemoirIn a previous Alzheimer's Book Club post, author Lisa Genova, writer of Still Alice, commented and suggested that I read Somebody I Used to Know, a memoir by Wendy Mitchell... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Lauren Dykovitz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recent Diagnosis - What Does the Future Hold?I was diagnosed with dementia about a year ago, and the only major impact it has had on my life is that I had to stop driving right after the... By CommunityMember742f431 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
It's in the FamilyMy father had Alzheimers starting at age 80 and lived to be 90, lived with my brother and his family, and attended adult daycare as his disease started to affect... By CommunityMember742f431 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Changes in CB - Her StoryI am a caretaker for my wife Carol; she is 79. We met at school in the 11th grade. We’ve been sweethearts ever since. We celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary... By Joey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Interview With Jena: My Honey's Diagnosis and Coping With LossJena is a part of the AlzheimersDisease.net community and has first-hand experience with a spouse being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. She shares advice with others who find themselves in... By AlzheimersDisease.net Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Joy in Art: ARTZ PhiladelphiaHow many times has a beautiful image of a sunset or mountain peak left you speechless? Or you hear the crescendo of an orchestra, and you feel like floating to... By Frances McInerney3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making ConversationAs time goes on, many of us see it become more complicated for our loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia to make conversation with others. I noticed this long ago... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Your Loved One with Dementia Wants to Wear the Same ClothesMy mom has always been a stylish lady. Even after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia, she still enjoyed putting on makeup every day, wore matching outfits and coordinating shoes... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Listen to What Your Body NeedsSpending a wealth of your time caring for someone else, perhaps multiple others takes a lot out of you as a person. Your own needs go to the back burner... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Location Disorientation: Finding "Home"This week my grandma moved to supportive housing. It has overall been a very smooth and successful transition — our phone rings less... Because she is busy! We went to... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Fast and the Slow of It AllI don't like to linger over many things. I'm not a wine person, so I don't sip and savor. I'm a Diet Coke person. I am thirsty. I don't want... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Silver Alert: Locating Vulnerable AdultsOn the morning of June 4, 2022, I got a social media notification that our local police service was searching for a woman living with Alzheimer's disease. The woman had... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
1 Million Dollars and 1 Phone CallSometimes, I go throughout my day as though circumstances were different. Specifically, as though my grandparents have not passed and are, in fact, sharing in my everyday life as they... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Coping with Early Symptoms of Alzheimer's: Who's on First?My mom has been a sports fan her whole life. She played basketball when girls' offense and defense just played on half the court. If they keep score, she watches... By Kathy Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding a Loved One With Early-Onset Alzheimer'sMental health professionals teach a skill that is called "therapeutic communication." It encourages the participants to frame their responses in a way that states how they personally feel. "I feel"... By Holly Miller4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Lauren Dykovitz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Is It Safe for My Loved One With Alzheimer's to Drive?So much of navigating caring for someone with dementia is balancing safety and independence. Asking someone to stop driving is a frightening, mountainous request. To many older adults, it represents... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments