Helping Your Loved One with Fidget ActivitiesDementia can be a confusing and scary process for both the person suffering from the disease and their loved ones. You may find yourself at a loss as to how... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When Is It Time to Move My Loved One Out of Their Home?In the beginning, I was a long-distance caregiver and helped my Mom from states away. Then one day we woke up and knew it was time to move her out... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding Joy in the Alzheimer’s Storm"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain." Have you guys ever heard of that quote? Well, to be honest, these... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Views: Tips for New CaregiversFinding yourself in the role of caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's is overwhelming. How do I do this? What do they need? What do I need? You do... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Documenting the Alzheimer's Ephemeral: Calling the Birds HomePhotographer Cheryle St. Onge picked up her camera to document detailed, life-like carvings her mother, Carole, created and to distract herself from watching Carole fade away. "With my camera, I... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Letting GoLetting go has a lot of different meanings. Since my Alzheimer's diagnosis, I have had to learn to let go of many things I can no longer do. Try as... By Kris Bakowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When it Rains it PoursTake your pick, this is my life right now. We got Covid and we can't work, our ceiling sprung a leak, we caught the stomach flu, and I nearly broke... By Kathy Matheny4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Benefits of Hiring a Home Healthcare AideThis answer may surprise you: When asked what has the greatest influence on my role as a caregiver. I say my mom's home healthcare aide. Let me tell you, I... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Memory Keepers, Storytellers, and the Next GenerationMy Uncle Jim passed away two days after Christmas. It hit me harder than I thought it would have. We weren't particularly close, but I admired things about him. He... By Amy Grantham3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Early Stage Memory Loss: Have a Little PatienceBringing in the mail: A mundane daily task done out of habit - until it isn't. In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, memory loss or impairment is one of... By Frances Eileen McInerney, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Communication Strategies for Family CaregiversWhen you are a family caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's, communication can be difficult. This is especially true if your loved one is in the later stages of... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Bringing Joy to Your Loved One with Alzheimer'sEarly on in my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I sometimes felt like there was no point in spending time with her or doing nice things for her. I would often think... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Is it Safe for My Loved One to Travel Alone?A year ago my mom moved states away from her childhood home to live with me and my family. She is in the early stages of living with Alzheimer's dementia... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Can I Do This?!Most of my days are good. I try to stay in the moment and look on the bright side. Even as I type this, I feel a little guilty talking... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Decorate Your Home for DementiaThe dementia-friendly decor trend I am loving right now is all about making your home feel more inviting. Soft colors, warm lighting, calming vibes - are all ways to create... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Running with Cat: A Journey with Early-Onset Alzheimer'sRecently AlzheimersDisease.net spoke with Tony about his experience running the world with his partner, Cat, who is living with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Tony and Cat share their story of resilience... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Fun in Accessible ActivitiesThe times I spent with my Poppop doing things, like building new woodworking creations, reading new books, debating politics - were all activities that I enjoyed doing with him. When... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding An In-Home Care Provider on the InternetWhen my mom came to live with me and my family a year ago, I knew I would need help but couldn't yet imagine what that would look like. My... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dressing Strategies for Alzheimer's, Part 2: Above the BeltI've found that shirts can be a struggle, but some shirts make life easier. There are tricks to guiding heavy arms rather than pushing and twisting and battling. Let's start from... By Lisa Marshall2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Excursion Around Town with a Loved OneMom has become quite the homebody. I try to get her to walk around and get her steps in. She is resistant. Getting her to go to Walmart for Cooper... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments