Living

If you have recently lost your loved one who had Alzheimer's disease, first let me say I am so sorry for your loss. I truly understand your pain after losing...

I have never been more stressed out around the holidays than when my mom lived with Alzheimer's. Everything felt completely overwhelming. I was unable to enjoy all of the normal...

We just celebrated Thanksgiving. My brother was finally able to make it home. We talk on the phone a lot, but he hasn't been able to get back here since...

We sit at the table in my grandma's supportive living floor dining room, coloring pictures of a church. Since she moved in, I wanted to come one evening to chat...

I was inspired to write this article based on various community members' comments and questions on this topic. Unfortunately, I, too, experienced issues regarding food intake and eating with both...

Have you ever been at home with your loved one who has Alzheimer's when they tell you they want to go home? My mom used to say this whenever I...

The holiday season is full of joy for many but can present extra difficulties for people living with dementia. What used to be enjoyable for your loved one might now...

I have heard them called "surgery prayers." Those are the prayers you pray for patience or resilience or to lose weight or get in shape. They usually require a change...

Today as we were leaving my grandma's after putting up some new hummingbird decals on her window, I glanced down at her empty plant stand to find a tiny Minnie...

Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...

I have a planner that I try to keep a log of my caregiving duties. I started this because I was so surprised by the sheer number of minutes and...

They say nothing is 100 percent... But I am 100 percent certain I can reduce your overall stress level with just a few simple changes. I've been a millennial caregiver...

A common issue many caregivers face is getting their loved ones to eat. There may come a time when your loved one cannot eat on their own anymore, and you...

They say that the mind living with Alzheimer's disease is like having a zipper that has missing teeth. You can zip it up fine where all the teeth are intact...

I first learned about the positive benefits of using a memory book when I was in college pursuing my degree as an occupational therapist. I then used my skills to...

When I was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, my first thought was of my kids. I was surprisingly calm when I was diagnosed because I already knew. My mother...

This is an odd life philosophy, and at first, glance sounds greedy, but I suppose I am greedy for time with my mother. Mom has been living with us since...

When I was caring for my mom, who had Alzheimer's, I would sometimes get angry and resentful for having to put my life on hold for so long. I was...

Every day, caregivers attempt to complete a long list of tasks: meals, laundry, hygiene, and more. All of this is usually just for their loved ones. Trying to fit in...

From an early age, we're told to brush our teeth twice a day to prevent cavities. Then when we get a bit older, floss and mouthwash are added in! Let's...