Living

Have you ever told a little white lie to your loved one with Alzheimer's and felt terrible about it afterward? Or, have you ever withheld certain information from your loved...

The final stage of Alzheimer's often brings a decline in eating and activity. It is not uncommon for those who have been diagnosed to essentially stop eating. When this happens...

When you live with Alzheimer's, you and your family always ask questions. Like, did I take my pills today? Did I eat breakfast? What can I do to help? I...

Over the last three years, I've had the privilege of welcoming new souls into our family. It's been the greatest pleasure of my life to be an auntie to two...

My objective for the day was to undertake a difficult task. I took my scrubs out of my closet today, and as I sit here writing this, there is a lump...

We've all been there. You're out to dinner on a Saturday night in a packed restaurant and it's way too loud. You can barely hear the person sitting next to...

When I became a full-time caregiver for my mom, who lives with dementia, I was also raising three small children. None of my peers were in the same boat. It...

On July 27, 2022, I celebrated the third anniversary of my mom's passing. It was a day that was sad but also awfully amazing when I looked back on some...

Amidst the challenges and heartaches of caring for a loved one with dementia, there are also moments of deep joy. I reflected the other day on one of the most...

Alzheimer's disease can start with mild symptoms. Many people may not know they have Alzheimer's because early symptoms are often missed. Symptoms are often not recognized, or they are mistaken...

The other day I was reminiscing on some photos of my family. I ran across a photo of my dad from the Korean war. This triggered memories for me. My...

When I was first told my mom had dementia, I was scared. All of the information I found online was so negative and, frankly, just depressing. I didn't know what...

My mom has been living with us for almost 10 years - it's hard to believe as I write this. Where does the time go? My dad died in November...

This one snuck up on me. I did not read Bittersweet by Susan Cain with the intention of writing this post. It was a connection I discovered while devouring this...

Since my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2010, I have met many other adult children who have a parent with the disease. Those who are only children often express...

There were many times when my mom was living with Alzheimer's that I would find myself in a never-ending spiral of worry. I would start thinking about how things might...

Patience is vital when dealing with a loved one's progressing symptoms of Alzheimer's. Here are some tips on how you can practice patience while still being kind and understanding. Doing...

My mom has been living with her diagnoses of dementia and probable Alzheimer's Disease for a few years now. I have become more acutely aware, even hyper-aware, of changes in...

Would you call Alzheimer's disease a mental or physical disorder? If you had to choose a descriptor, which one would you choose? All too often, those with mental illness are...

A couple of months ago, I was not shocked when I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I had known something was not right for quite a while. Little things like paying...