Something I'm LearningDo you remember learning to ride a bike? I was terrified, and it took me ages. But I doubt any of us...reactionscomments
Watch Your LanguageI love words. Why do we say what we say? What do our words really mean? They can reveal a lot about...reactionscomments
Lessons Learned from Meditating and a Purple PlantThere is this purple plant on my living room window sill. My cousin gave her to me. She's her grandfather's daughter, specifically...reactions1comment
AlzheimersDisease.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on ALZHEIMERSDISEASE.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
3 Subtle Signs of Denial You Might Not NoticeOk, so here's the thing: Denial can be tricky to deal with. The reason being is it's not always easy to identify...reactions4comments
Erasing the Stigma of Alzheimer's DiseaseWhen I was 12 years old, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had to have surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, all...reactions3comments
Maintaining Dignity Throughout the Progression of Alzheimer'sHave you ever thought about giving your loved one dignity in their care? As they progress in the stages of Alzheimer's, how...reactionscomments
Where Did That Thing Come From?My grandma greeted us at the door to her apartment and as we entered, my mom commented on the lovely poinsettia on...reactions1comment
Recognizing My Long Haul GriefMy family and I knew that my Dad, at some point, would die due to Alzheimer's and that some deep feelings were...reactions5comments
Let the (Word) Games BeginIt was about three years ago that mom and I had gone in for her hearing aid check-up and saw a poster...reactions1comment
Caregiving and Alzheimer's: Coping with Your AngerAfter my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I was really angry. I felt like I was being robbed of my mom and...reactions7comments
Advice for the First-Time, Newly Minted Alzheimer's CaregiverWhat would be my first piece of advice for caring for a person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, other than just keep swimming?...reactions1comment
Having Those “Serious Conversations” EarlyWhen is the last time you thought about the number of decisions you make each day? As a caregiver, you know it's...reactions1comment
Obsessions, Observations, and Broken RecordsMom has been diagnosed with dementia for a few years now. She has always been observant. She was the original "Squirrel!" person...reactionscomments
Is It Okay to Tell People About Your Loved One's Alzheimer's Diagnosis?When my mom was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, I went out of my way to avoid telling people about her diagnosis...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media do you use to...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Words: Communication Skill ChangesIt was a sad day in our house. After three years of weekly sessions with the most encouraging and helpful speech pathologist...reactions1comment
Bedrest Basics for Friends and FamilyIf you have a loved one who is in the final stages of Alzheimer's and on bed rest, there are some basics...reactionscomments
The Traveling Dementia CaregiverOur family recently got to take a trip to the tropics and we had it all worked out. We timed it so...reactions1comment
Alzheimer’s Book Club: A Review of Aliceheimer’sWelcome to part 2 of the Alzheimer's Book Club. I hope that you're enjoying it and reading along with me. If you'd...reactions4comments
