Career Changes With Alzheimer’s: Hanging Up My ScrubsMy objective for the day was to undertake a difficult task. I took my scrubs out of my closet today, and as I...reactions3comments
Effective Communication: Looking at Your SentencesWe've all been there. You're out to dinner on a Saturday night in a packed restaurant and it's way too loud. You...reactions1comment
A Toast to Sandwich CaregiversWhen I became a full-time caregiver for my mom, who lives with dementia, I was also raising three small children. None of...reactionscomments
Coloring Through Life With Alzheimer'sOn July 27, 2022, I celebrated the third anniversary of my mom's passing. It was a day that was both sad and...reactions2comments
When You Care For My Loved One, You Care For MeAmidst the challenges and heartaches of caring for a loved one with dementia, there are also moments of deep joy. I reflected...reactions4comments
Tips for Accepting Your New NormalDuring the first few years of my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I refused to accept it. I knew that my mom had Alzheimer's...reactions1comment
Identifying Early Signs of Dementia and Alzheimer'sAlzheimer's disease can start with mild symptoms. Many people may not know they have Alzheimer's because early symptoms are often missed. Symptoms...reactionscomments
Same Old Story: My Experience with Conversation Repetition, Looping with DementiaThe other day, I was reminiscing on some photos of my family and ran across a picture of my dad from the...reactions3comments
7 Things I Did the First Year of Being a Caregiver to My MomWhen I was first told my mom had dementia, I was scared. All of the information I found online was so negative...reactionscomments
Nitty Gritty, Down and DirtyMy mom has been living with us for almost 10 years - it's hard to believe as I write this. Where does...reactions2comments
Alzheimer’s Book Club: BittersweetThis one snuck up on me. I did not read Bittersweet by Susan Cain with the intention of writing this post. It...reactionscomments
Strained Sibling Relationships When a Parent Has Alzheimer'sSince my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2010, I have met many other adult children who have a parent with the...reactionscomments
How To Free Your Mind of Worry When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer'sThere were many times when my mom was living with Alzheimer's that I would find myself in a never-ending spiral of worry...reactions3comments
Coping With Progressing Alzheimer's SymptomsPatience is vital when dealing with a loved one's progressing symptoms of Alzheimer's. Here are some tips on how you can practice...reactionscomments
What in the World is She Thinking?!My mom has been living with her diagnoses of dementia and probable Alzheimer's Disease for a few years now. I have become...reactions1comment
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
Today is a Good DayA couple of months ago, I was not shocked when I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I had known something was not right...reactions5comments
The Time Traveler's Daughter"It's your turn tonight," my son says to my mother. She gently smiles and immediately closes her eyes as we all clasp...reactions1comment
When Dementia Affects DrivingI have always personally equated my driving privilege with my independence. Quite honestly, many of you reading this may also feel the...reactionscomments
Play Ball! And Have a ChatI enjoy watching sports... Socially. I can't tell you too many stats or facts about the teams I watch; unless it's the...reactions1comment
