Innovations for Safety: Location Tracking DevicesA few years ago, a friend and I tried to figure out a creative solution to give her peace of mind around...reactions1comment
Where Did Dad Wander To?Dad has always lived in the house I grew up in. To be more specific, Dad grew up in the house I...reactionscomments
When Our Mental Health is AffectedIs there anything you are a bit insecure about? For me, when my mental health is affected, I'm left wondering how I'm...reactions4comments
We Got a Puppy - What Were We Thinking?!Caring for a loved one with dementia is a lot of work. It takes a lot of time. Your day revolves around...reactions1comment
Helping Caregivers - A SMART ApproachAbout 10 years ago I finished my master's degree program in management and leadership with the goal of using it primarily in...reactionscomments
My World With Alzheimer's: A Trip to the Grocery StorePeople ask me what it is like to live with Alzheimer's. My common response is, "I have good days and bad days."...reactions1comment
Looming Like a Hurricane, the Unstoppable Force of Alzheimer'sThe winds swept over New Orleans in the summer of 2005 like a hurricane. In fact, it was a Category 3 hurricane...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Book Club: "We Are the Brennans"I took a rest day recently to dive into a book that had been sitting on my book shelf for longer than...reactionscomments
Road Trip With MomI recently went on a road trip with my husband, son, his girlfriend of one year, and my mom. We drove from...reactionscomments
Finding Independence in a Senior HomeWhen people imagine senior homes, they can typically only think of losing freedoms. Losing the freedom to live in your own home...reactions1comment
Making Memories With PoppopMy Poppop's house sits at the corner of Virginia and Finley Avenues. It will always be his house. It is the house...reactionscomments
Top 3 Cringe-Free-Feeling Gifts (Caregivers Can Ask For)What's a full-time job with no breaks, no vacation days, and no official work hours? Have you guessed yet? Okay, here's another...reactionscomments
Something Is Just Not Right: Getting an Alzheimer's DiagnosisEveryone’s diagnosis journey is a little different. The twists and turns can be flip flopped. The pace and hurdles have their own...reactions1comment
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
