Balancing Caregiving and FriendshipsBeing a full-time family caregiver is a noble responsibility, but it can impact your social life. When you're constantly attending to your...reactions2comments
My Mom Moved Into Senior Housing - And Found Fun and FriendsI have been a caregiver for my mother who lives with Alzheimer's for 8 years. During that time she has lived independently...reactions1comment
My Favorite Bathroom Products That Help Me Care for My MomAs my mom's Alzheimer's disease has progressed, she needs more help these days with her activities of daily living. I help her...reactions6comments
Losing My Mom, Finding MyselfDuring the ten years my mom suffered from Alzheimer's, I was never her full-time caregiver and she never lived with me. My...reactions3comments
Caregivers, Get Support Before You Feel Like You Need ItWhen my mom was living with Alzheimer's, I never reached out for help or support from anyone. I never went to a...reactions1comment
Daddy's Emotional Roller CoasterI’m a pretty content person most of the time. I let a lot of things go. I let a lot of things...reactions1comment
What I Learned From My Alzheimer's DiagnosisMy son and husband were with me when I got the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. After the neurologist told us, she left...reactions3comments
The End Stages of Alzheimer's: Caregiver Self-Care TipsMom and I have been best friends since I could remember and when she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's 10 years ago...reactions7comments
Tips for Eating Out at RestaurantsMy mom and dad used to like to go out to eat every Friday for a fish fry - it was their...reactions13comments
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
Sundown Syndrome: No Rest for the WearyMerriam-Webster defines sundown syndrome as "a state of increased agitation, confusion, disorientation, and anxiety that typically occurs in the late afternoon or...reactionscomments
The Evolving Conversation: Talking About Alzheimer's With Our ChildrenAs the years have passed our conversations with our children have changed. Their grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease several years ago...reactionscomments
Establishing Rapport With Care Facility StaffWhen a loved one lives with Alzheimer's disease, they may need support from a care facility. With many staff members caring for...reactionscomments
Acceptance Won't Change the Outcome, But It Can Change the JourneyEarly on in my mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, I could not be around her without having to leave the room to cry at...reactions2comments
Sharing Your DiagnosisWhen getting first diagnosed, it is hard to know how and when to share an Alzheimer's diagnosis with others. It is a...reactionscomments
Community Views: Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer'sLearning that you have Alzheimer's disease may lead to anxiety, worry, and fear. After all, it is hard to know what to...reactions1comment
Humility and Caregiving as a ManArchie Bunker, Jerry Lewis, and Rambo - what do they have in common? These were a few of the more common male...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4comments
Resilience is the Name of the GameI'm a big Brene Brown fan. If you haven't checked her out, she's a shame researcher and author of several books that...reactions5comments
