Advice for the First-Time, Newly Minted Alzheimer's CaregiverWhat would be my first piece of advice for caring for a person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, other than just keep swimming? Well, I cannot tell you what to do... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Having Those “Serious Conversations” EarlyWhen is the last time you thought about the number of decisions you make each day? As a caregiver, you know it's a lot. At the start of your Alzheimer's... By Frances Eileen McInerney, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Obsessions, Observations, and Broken RecordsMom has been diagnosed with dementia for a few years now. She has always been observant. She was the original "Squirrel!" person. Look! Look here! She always wants to show... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is It Okay to Tell People About Your Loved One's Alzheimer's Diagnosis?When my mom was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, I went out of my way to avoid telling people about her diagnosis. I didn't want anyone to find out. I... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media do you use to relax or even find information about your condition?... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding the Right Words: Communication Skill ChangesIt was a sad day in our house. After three years of weekly sessions with the most encouraging and helpful speech pathologist, it was my mom's last lesson. Lindsay had... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Bedrest Basics for Friends and FamilyIf you have a loved one who is in the final stages of Alzheimer's and on bed rest, there are some basics you need to know. What does bed rest... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Traveling Dementia CaregiverOur family recently got to take a trip to the tropics and we had it all worked out. We timed it so Mom, who has Alzheimer's dementia, would be visiting... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Alzheimer’s Book Club: A Review of Aliceheimer’sWelcome to part 2 of the Alzheimer's Book Club. I hope that you're enjoying it and reading along with me. If you'd like to suggest a book for us to... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Can In-Home Caregivers Help With?Last year I found an in-home caregiver to help my mom living with dementia. My mom had recently moved to live with me and my family of five and I... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
A Daughter's Perspective: Navigating DenialMy mom was in her early 60s when we first began noticing the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. While we didn't know that it was Alzheimer's at the... By Lauren Dykovitz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sitting in the Dark, Sitting on the FloorWhen we got home the other night, mom was sitting on a chair in the living room, near the front door. She had her book. She didn't turn on any... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
When Worlds Collide, Welcome Them to the NeighborhoodI made a new friend the other day, we'll call her A. She and I had both started new jobs and found each other on a newbie training session. Luckily... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Caring for Someone with Alzheimer'sHave you ever tried to prepare yourself for what you thought was the inevitable next big decline for your loved one only for it to not happen? Have you ever... By Lauren Dykovitz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Limit Does ExistIt's very hard for me to come to terms with my limitations. Specifically, we are about two weeks away from the end of fundraising for the 2021 year and we're... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Home Care and Home Health Aides in Middle Stage Alzheimer'sAs your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses from the early stages to the middle stages, you may notice that they require a lot more help with their daily activities. Maybe they... By Lauren Dykovitz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Kick, Shuffle, or Otherwise Step it Out!It can be hard to enjoy time with loved ones as their capacity for activities changes. However, one thing that sustains through the early and moderate stages of the disease... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips for Helping a Loved One Cope With an Early-Onset DiagnosisIt's hard for family members to see their loved ones with Alzheimer's. I know it was especially hard for me when my mother was diagnosed at the age of 58... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Feeling Remembered by Surprise MailWintertime - it's cold and bleak, maybe with some snow. Most of us want to stay in and stay warm. I know I like to snuggle up with a cup... By Frances Eileen McInerney, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Alzheimer’s Book Club: A Review of The Leisure SeekerIn December, I was blessed to have been introduced to a new piece of fiction that addresses Alzheimer's disease when a book club I host with a few colleagues was... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments