Coping with the Fear of Getting Alzheimer's Myself SomedayHas this ever happened to you? You're in the middle of a conversation with someone when you suddenly forget what you were...reactions2comments
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health Every DayEveryone knows the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle by eating right, exercising regularly, and saving for the future. What many people...reactions1comment
Advocating at the Doctor’s OfficeMy mom is in the early stages of dementia but she has been accompanied by family members at doctor appointments for the...reactions1comment
Deep Breath: Just Make the AskAsking people for money is hard. It's rarely something that you want to do. And it's even harder when you don't have...reactionscomments
Dementia is NOT a Dirty WordDementia is not a dirty word, but there sure is a lot of stigma around it! Too often, the stigma around dementia...reactionscomments
Managing Expectations of Yourself When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer'sDo you ever find yourself beating yourself up for not being able to accomplish as much as you did before your loved...reactions1comment
Hi, I'm A Millennial CaregiverI recently attended a local caregiver conference and had my three-year-old son in tow. As I looked around the room, I felt...reactionscomments
Your Grief Does Not Mean You're Not GratefulHave you ever felt sad about what you have lost to Alzheimer's and then immediately felt guilty for not being grateful for...reactionscomments
Reclaiming Your TimeHey caregiver, I see you and I know it's hard. We caregivers often don't have time to do anything for ourselves. In...reactionscomments
3 Ways We Can Fight the Fear of Alzheimer'sIt can feel hopeless to hear an Alzheimer's diagnosis. I've heard many people say they'd rather die any other way than get...reactions10comments
Managing and Addressing Violent BehaviorAlzheimer's disease can affect people in different ways. Some people may start having problems with their thinking. But others may become more...reactions1comment
Many Faces of DenialIn my experience, denial comes with many faces. I saw quite a few of these as I walked through my Poppop's Alzheimer's...reactionscomments
5 Morning Self-Care PracticesSelf-care... How do you do it? I commit to a morning ritual, no matter how long my to-do list is, it is...reactionscomments
Finding Joy in Your Alzheimer's JourneyThroughout my mom's ten-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer's, I would often hear people talk about finding joy in the journey. Quite honestly...reactions1comment
iGiverMy husband gave a talk to our group of international students with the illustration of how many things our cell phones replace...reactionscomments
Scamming the Elderly: Keeping Loved Ones Safe From Predatory PracticesSenior citizens can be easy targets for scammers. The COVID-19 pandemic has left them even more vulnerable. Over the last 2 years...reactionscomments
Top Articles of 2021: Readers' ChoiceWith each year we encounter amazing people with amazing stories who share them openly and honestly. To commemorate the successes and learnings...reactionscomments
Acceptance Is What Makes Change HappenOk, so what would life be like if we practiced acceptance instead of pushing away or fighting it? This morning as I...reactionscomments
Mom and Me: An Alzheimer’s Q & AI interviewed my Mom for Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and I wasn't sure how it would go. She really doesn't like to talk...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
