Happy HolidaysWe had not seen my brother in almost 2 years. I was worried that if he didn't come for Christmas, who knows...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Caregiving: My Biggest Fears and How I Overcome ThemI have a confession to make - sometimes, I don't feel like I know what I am doing. My management classes in...reactionscomments
Can Alzheimer's Disease Be Prevented?As you age, your body changes. You may notice changes to your hair and face. Aches and pains might appear more often...reactions2comments
The Millstones of Alzheimer’s: Becoming Worse as the Disease ProgressesWhile children’s achievements are often recognized as milestones, I measure the quality of life declines due to Alzheimer’s instead as millstones. To...reactionscomments
Thanksgiving: More Than TurkeyThanksgiving is more than a holiday. It's more about being thankful for what you have and who you have, and holding on...reactionscomments
6 Tips to Help Manage Resistance During Dressing TasksGrowing up, my mom and dad were the ones who instilled in me the importance of hygiene. My mom and dad always...reactionscomments
Effective Communication: Looking at Your SentencesWe've all been there. You're out to dinner on a Saturday night in a packed restaurant and it's way too loud. You...reactions1comment
What's the Best Approach to Communication?People sometimes come up to me and ask for advice on the best way to communicate with someone in the later stages...reactions6comments
How to Start the Search for a Senior HomeMoving into a senior home is a big decision for everyone. And for those living with dementia, the need for a transition...reactionscomments
Interview With Nia: Living With Early-Onset Alzheimer's DiseaseFor this article, we interviewed Anitra Mostacero, aka Nia Mo. Nia is an AlzheimersDisease.net community member. She spends much of her time...reactions1comment
Sleep Issues with Alzheimer's: What Time Is It?Since sometime around February or March last year, time lost most of its meaning. For many of us, our schedules went out...reactionscomments
Signs You May be Suffering from Caregiver BurnoutBeing a caregiver to those who have dementia and Alzheimer's disease is an extremely emotional task, specifically for a loved one, of...reactions5comments
Reading, Writing and 'RithmeticWhen I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's I was the director of a two-thousand-seat performing arts center. That job entailed a lot of hours...reactionscomments
Unplug and Reboot: How to Cope With Caregiver BurnoutI have worked in the computer lab of an elementary school for most of my 20 years in education. So, I have...reactionscomments
Preparations for the HolidaysHolidays can bring so much joy to family and friends — but for caregivers, it can also be a lot. Hosting or...reactionscomments
To B(ath)e or Not to B(ath)e?The showerhead drenched my shirt as tried to coax my wife, Barbara, to stay under the water long enough to rinse out...reactions2comments
What You Wish People Knew About Alzheimer’sAlzheimer's is a largely misunderstood diagnosis, for many different reasons. In large part, this is because it is not always discussed openly...reactions1comment
My New Alzheimer's LifestyleI will admit it - for most of my life I have been pretty selfish. I don't mean dangerously so, although you...reactionscomments
How to Talk to Your Grandkids About Alzheimer'sI was 13 years old when my Poppop was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I had no idea at the time, of course...reactionscomments
My Experience With ARTZ PhiladelphiaThis week I shared an "Art Experience" through ARTZ Philadelphia in conjunction with the Dementia Society of America. On the last Monday of...reactionscomments
