Living

When I was 12 years old, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had to have surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, all while continuing to manage her household and raise...

Have you ever thought about giving your loved one dignity in their care? As they progress in the stages of Alzheimer's, how often do you apply respect and honor? This...

My grandma greeted us at the door to her apartment and as we entered, my mom commented on the lovely poinsettia on her kitchen table. My mom asked where it...

My family and I knew that my Dad, at some point, would die due to Alzheimer's and that some deep feelings were sure to follow. What I did not anticipate...

It was about three years ago that mom and I had gone in for her hearing aid check-up and saw a poster that talked about "word finding." I hadn't known...

After my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I was really angry. I felt like I was being robbed of my mom and our relationship. I felt angry because I was...

What would be my first piece of advice for caring for a person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, other than just keep swimming? Well, I cannot tell you what to do...

When is the last time you thought about the number of decisions you make each day? As a caregiver, you know it's a lot. At the start of your Alzheimer's...

Mom has been diagnosed with dementia for a few years now. She has always been observant. She was the original "Squirrel!" person. Look! Look here! She always wants to show...

When my mom was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, I went out of my way to avoid telling people about her diagnosis. I didn't want anyone to find out. I...

Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media do you use to relax or even find information about your condition?...

It was a sad day in our house. After three years of weekly sessions with the most encouraging and helpful speech pathologist, it was my mom's last lesson. Lindsay had...

If you have a loved one who is in the final stages of Alzheimer's and on bed rest, there are some basics you need to know. What does bed rest...

Our family recently got to take a trip to the tropics and we had it all worked out. We timed it so Mom, who has Alzheimer's dementia, would be visiting...

Welcome to part 2 of the Alzheimer's Book Club. I hope that you're enjoying it and reading along with me. If you'd like to suggest a book for us to...

Last year I found an in-home caregiver to help my mom living with dementia. My mom had recently moved to live with me and my family of five and I...

My mom was in her early 60s when we first began noticing the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. While we didn't know that it was Alzheimer's at the...

When we got home the other night, mom was sitting on a chair in the living room, near the front door. She had her book. She didn't turn on any...

I made a new friend the other day, we'll call her A. She and I had both started new jobs and found each other on a newbie training session. Luckily...

Have you ever tried to prepare yourself for what you thought was the inevitable next big decline for your loved one only for it to not happen? Have you ever...