Making ConversationAs time goes on, many of us see it become more complicated for our loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia to make...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
4 Tips to Delegate Caregiving Tasks and Reduce StressCaregiving is a full-time job that can take a toll on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Many caregivers feel overwhelmed by...reactions12comments
Remembering Kindness and GratitudeIt has been an interesting experiment living with my mom in my adulthood. I think it's different than having my adult son...reactionscomments
Minimizing Clutter for Alzheimer'sI've always been a sentimental person, and the things in my life hold memories of cherished experiences. As a caregiver for my...reactionscomments
If You Say "Remember" One More Time...This is a difficult article for me, not because there are no words, but because words can cause pain. My intent in...reactions11comments
Understanding Nonverbal CommunicationWhen a person living with Alzheimer's progresses in their disease, it can be difficult to adjust to the changes in behavior and...reactionscomments
Football and Benchmarking Our Alzheimer's JourneyRecently, the New Orleans Saints lost another game in a disappointing year. Tom Brady and his band of Tampa Bay Buccaneers had...reactions1comment
In America: What’s That?The "In America survey" is now closed. An Alzheimer's diagnosis is a shock, but what can make it more difficult is...reactionscomments
