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
Letting Go of Who My Mom WasOne of the challenges of caregiving is letting go of who my mom has been and making space for who she is now. Alzheimer's disease can change personality, behaviors, and... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Does 'Shameless' Depict Alcohol-Induced Dementia?The television show "Shameless" has long been one that I enjoy, the U.S. version that is, though I am curious about the UK one. I watched it every Sunday when... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Home Care in Early-Stage Alzheimer'sHave you been considering looking into home care for your loved one with Alzheimer's, but you aren't sure what that actually looks like? Is your loved one still in the... By Lauren Dykovitz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dressing Strategies for Alzheimer's, Part 1: Below the BeltA toddler is limp and limber and, although squirmy at times, much easier to dress than an adult. As my husband's Alzheimer's disease progresses, new dressing strategies and techniques have... By Lisa Marshall2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Letting Go: The Idea of Doing Enough for Your Loved One with Alzheimer'sHow many times have you asked yourself if you are doing enough for your loved one? And how many of those times have you answered no and then proceeded to... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Living with Alzheimer's and Its Impact on My Mental HealthYou read a lot in the media these days about mental health. Athletes are taking time away from their game to focus on their mental health. Business people are taking... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Beginner’s Guide to Legal Terms in Dementia CareWills, power of attorney, guardianship - I thought I knew most all there was to know about these legal matters - after all, I've watched my fair share of legal... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Can Rewrite Your Own StoryIn the story of my life, I've always felt like I was living one of failure, followed by redemption. It started with a profession in fashion with a new promotion... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making Sense of Legal and Financial Jargon in Dementia CareWhen we're wading through the complicated legal and financial paperwork for our loved one with dementia, there is so much jargon. Making sense of all the pieces of dementia care... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Feeling Alone Amongst Your Peers? Find a Support GroupI was in my late 20s when my Dad was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. As the oldest of 3, this meant my youngest sibling was barely out of college... By Frances Eileen McInerney, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Overthinking Your Decisions as an Alzheimer's CaregiverWhen it comes to making decisions about your loved one's care - there's a lot to think about. You want to make sure you are doing what's best for your... By Lauren Dykovitz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Power of Gratitude: What it Means and Why it Matters to YouGratitude is more than simply saying "thank you." Gratitude has amazing powers and the ability to shift us from focusing on the negative to appreciating the positive. As a caregiver... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Are You Doing?This question is so different from "How are you?" When people come up to me and ask "How are you doing?" I think they really want to know versus when... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Gifting Tips for Loved Ones Living with Alzheimer'sIt's the most wonderful time of the year again! The holidays are near and whether you have a loved one who is living with Alzheimer's disease or not, it can... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Many Layers of Grief When a Loved One Has Alzheimer'sAt the beginning of my mom's battle with Alzheimer's, I felt like a crazy person. My mood was so up and down. I cried all the time over the littlest... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments