Landing the HelicopterWhat can I say? I'm protective. A helicopter parent is one who hovers over their kids' lives, ready to swoop in at...reactions2comments
5 Ways to Find Strength as a Family Caregiver for Someone With Alzheimer'sBeing a family caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's can be an incredibly difficult and emotionally draining experience. It is important to remember...reactionscomments
Dementia, Diabetes, Hydrocephalus - Oh My!Oh, if only we got to deal with one firestorm at a time, but disasters seem to come in 3s. Lions and...reactionscomments
Television Caregiving, Is This Okay?I remember when my children were very young. One of my constant concerns was centered around the idea of keeping them entertained...reactionscomments
Accepting Caregiving Help From My KidsMy husband and I have been married for over 30 years. When you say your I do's, you can't imagine what your...reactionscomments
Making the Most of Alzheimer's Caregiving at HomeCaring for someone you love who has Alzheimer's is a big step that can be both rewarding and challenging. There are many...reactionscomments
Conservatorships and DementiaYou've likely heard of the term "conservatorship," maybe from the Britney Spears scandal that started in the late 2000s when she was...reactions1comment
Please Don't Talk About My Loved One in Front of My Loved OneOne time during my mom's journey with Alzheimer's, I helped my dad take her to a family party. I was sitting on...reactionscomments
Unrecognizable: Who Are You?Alzheimer's is a very sad disease. It is sad for the person with it and all the loss that accompanies it. It...reactionscomments
Who Are You? (Part Two)It is so painful to watch your loved one leave you. Even more so when you have been married for over 60...reactionscomments
Eating Tips to Improve Your Loved One's MoodIf you're a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's, you know that one of the most common challenges is trying to keep your...reactions2comments
With Alzheimer's, Your Questions ChangeIt was a hot, muggy, buggy night, the kind you expect from New Orleans, and it was only spring. The calendar read...reactions2comments
Tips to Stop Toxic Positivity and Cultivate Emotional RespiteAs family caregivers to loved ones living with Alzheimer's, we often put our emotional needs aside to prioritize the health and well-being...reactionscomments
Community Views: Tips on Using Nonverbal Cues for Better CareCommunication becomes challenging when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. Thinking beyond words is essential. Using the senses, such as touch...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Stigma and Finding SupportGrowing up, I remember my mother making small Christmas trees out of styrofoam balls and toothpicks. She dipped them in green paint and...reactions1comment
The Most Ignored Answer to the Most Asked Question: Dementia TypesAs someone living with Alzheimer’s, I have had the good fortune to tell my story to a lot of people. I have...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's and the Big ScreenAnthony Hopkins recently won an Oscar for his betrayal of a gentleman with Alzheimer’s disease in the movie "The Father." Several years...reactionscomments
Living with Alzheimer's: Sensory OverloadI tell my friends that I celebrate what I can do and mourn the things I can no longer do living with...reactions2comments
Do You Have a Bucket List?I always used to have a "mental" bucket list which meant that I never wrote it down. A friend once told me...reactions1comment
What is a Bad Day?Having a bad day with Alzheimer's isn't the end of the world, but it can certainly feel that way. It seems if I...reactions1comment
