Ways to Show up for Those Living With Alzheimer'sIn my junior year of college, about a half dozen of my fabulous female relatives decided that we were going to have...reactionscomments
Dealing with Loss: The Denial of a Dementia DiagnosisI don't usually tell people this, but you won't spill it, right? Ok, so here goes... I refused to accept my mom's...reactionscomments
Gender Roles in Alzheimer's CaregivingEditorial note: This article discusses gendered caregiving from a binary perspective. The published research focuses on how the caregiving burden affects females...reactions3comments
Struggling in an Alzheimer's WorldStruggling seems to be my new favorite word. When you have Alzheimer's, people ask, "How are you doing?" How do you respond?...reactions4comments
Will the Current Method of Cognitive Assessment Stand the Test of Time?My grandma had a doctor's appointment recently, which included a basic cognitive screening questionnaire. Her answers indicated she is experiencing moderate cognitive...reactionscomments
With Alzheimer's, Your Questions ChangeIt was a hot, muggy, buggy night, the kind you expect from New Orleans, and it was only spring. The calendar read...reactions2comments
"I’m So Sorry" and Other Things to Say in the Face of Alzheimer’sMy beloved Walk to End Alzheimer's annual event took place a few weeks ago. After putting in my steps with my family...reactionscomments
Coping With a Year of 'Firsts' After a Loved One Passes From Alzheimer'sIf you have recently lost your loved one who had Alzheimer's disease, first let me say I am so sorry for your...reactions1comment
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
We Have a Lot to Be Thankful ForWe just celebrated Thanksgiving. My brother was finally able to make it home. We talk on the phone a lot, but he...reactions1comment
"Your Family Gets It": Learning, Advocacy, and SupportWe sit at the table in my grandma's supportive living floor dining room, coloring pictures of a church. Since she moved in...reactionscomments
Why Won't My Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease Eat Their Food?I was inspired to write this article based on various community members' comments and questions on this topic. Unfortunately, I, too, experienced...reactions2comments
"We Are Home": Responding to a Loved One's Request to Go HomeHave you ever been at home with your loved one who has Alzheimer's when they tell you they want to go home?...reactionscomments
Making the Holidays Dementia-FriendlyThe holiday season is full of joy for many but can present extra difficulties for people living with dementia. What used to...reactions1comment
Be Careful What You Wish ForI have heard them called "surgery prayers." Those are the prayers you pray for patience or resilience or to lose weight or...reactions2comments
Navigating With Humor: “Maybe Your Brain Just Didn’t Update That File”Today as we were leaving my grandma's after putting up some new hummingbird decals on her window, I glanced down at her...reactions1comment
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life of a Dementia CaregiverI have a planner that I try to keep a log of my caregiving duties. I started this because I was so...reactions1comment
Mindfulness Practices for the Millennial CaregiverThey say nothing is 100 percent... But I am 100 percent certain I can reduce your overall stress level with just a...reactionscomments
How to Assist Your Loved One With Eating a MealA common issue many caregivers face is getting their loved ones to eat. There may come a time when your loved one...reactionscomments
