Tips For Caregivers: How To Successfully Plan For More Self-Care MomentsAs caregivers, we often put the needs of others before our own. While this is certainly admirable, it can also lead to...reactions3comments
Caregiving and Sharing ThanksLike many, I've always gravitated toward helping others and providing guidance. So it was no surprise that I became a teacher. I'm...reactionscomments
Creatively Connecting with an Alzheimer's PatientSometimes I look into her eyes and wonder what she is thinking. I ask and get one-word answers or worse yet, something...reactions1comment
In-Home Physical Therapy for MomMom has lost a lot of weight and walks really slowly and sometimes has trouble with her balance. I am concerned that...reactions1comment
The Importance of a Caregivers HealthYour loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and you step up or are thrust into being their caregiver. Their health journey...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Disease: What We Can't SeeWould you call Alzheimer's disease a mental or physical disorder? If you had to choose a descriptor, which one would you choose?...reactions1comment
Caregiving: A True Act of LoveMuch has been written, sung, photographed, filmed, orated about the beautiful word "love." People love pizza, television shows, sports teams, vacation destinations...reactions1comment
Retaining Dignity in Final Stages of Alzheimer's: Managing MealtimeThe final stage of Alzheimer's often brings a decline in eating and activity. It is not uncommon for those who have been...reactions1comment
Managing Daily Tasks as Alzheimer's ProgressesA number of years ago we really started to notice that Mom was having a more difficult time starting and completing daily...reactions4comments
Making Sense of Legal and Financial Jargon in Dementia CareWhen we're wading through the complicated legal and financial paperwork for our loved one with dementia, there is so much jargon. Making...reactions1comment
Maintaining Dignity Throughout the Progression of Alzheimer'sHave you ever thought about giving your loved one dignity in their care? As they progress in the stages of Alzheimer's, how...reactionscomments
A Beginner’s Guide to Legal Terms in Dementia CareWills, power of attorney, guardianship - I thought I knew most all there was to know about these legal matters - after...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
Celebrating Awareness Month: Faces of Alzheimer'sEvery June, the spotlight is put on Alzheimer's awareness. However, we know that whether you are living with Alzheimer's disease or caring...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Isolation That Follows an Alzheimer's DiagnosisIt is common for people living with Alzheimer's disease to feel alone in their journey. The symptoms are hard to bear, and...reactionscomments
Living with Alzheimer's and Its Impact on My Mental HealthYou read a lot in the media these days about mental health. Athletes are taking time away from their game to focus...reactionscomments
How to Keep a Loved One With Alzheimer's in Bed at NightSundown can so often be a problematic time for people with Alzheimer's. As darkness sets in, their confusion may increase, and along...reactions6comments
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...reactions2comments
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
The Connection Between Head Injury, Brain Injury, and Alzheimer'sEveryone touched by Alzheimer's, whether it's directly or by virtue of having a loved one with it, knows that Alzheimer's is a...reactionscomments
