Living

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain." ⁠Have you guys ever heard of that quote? Well, to be honest, these...

Finding yourself in the role of caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's is overwhelming. How do I do this? What do they need? What do I need? You do...

Photographer Cheryle St. Onge picked up her camera to document detailed, life-like carvings her mother, Carole, created and to distract herself from watching Carole fade away. "With my camera, I...

Letting go has a lot of different meanings. Since my Alzheimer's diagnosis, I have had to learn to let go of many things I can no longer do. Try as...

Take your pick, this is my life right now. We got Covid and we can't work, our ceiling sprung a leak, we caught the stomach flu, and I nearly broke...

This answer may surprise you: When asked what has the greatest influence on my role as a caregiver. I say my mom's home healthcare aide. Let me tell you, I...

My Uncle Jim passed away two days after Christmas. It hit me harder than I thought it would have. We weren't particularly close, but I admired things about him. He...

Bringing in the mail: A mundane daily task done out of habit - until it isn't. In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, memory loss or impairment is one of...

When you are a family caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's, communication can be difficult. This is especially true if your loved one is in the later stages of...

Early on in my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I sometimes felt like there was no point in spending time with her or doing nice things for her. I would often think...

A year ago my mom moved states away from her childhood home to live with me and my family. She is in the early stages of living with Alzheimer's dementia...

Most of my days are good. I try to stay in the moment and look on the bright side. Even as I type this, I feel a little guilty talking...

The dementia-friendly decor trend I am loving right now is all about making your home feel more inviting. Soft colors, warm lighting, calming vibes - are all ways to create...

Recently AlzheimersDisease.net spoke with Tony about his experience running the world with his partner, Cat, who is living with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Tony and Cat share their story of resilience...

The times I spent with my Poppop doing things, like building new woodworking creations, reading new books, debating politics - were all activities that I enjoyed doing with him. When...

When my mom came to live with me and my family a year ago, I knew I would need help but couldn't yet imagine what that would look like. My...

I've found that shirts can be a struggle, but some shirts make life easier. There are tricks to guiding heavy arms rather than pushing and twisting and battling. Let's start from...

Mom has become quite the homebody. I try to get her to walk around and get her steps in. She is resistant. Getting her to go to Walmart for Cooper...

One of the challenges of caregiving is letting go of who my mom has been and making space for who she is now. Alzheimer's disease can change personality, behaviors, and...

The television show "Shameless" has long been one that I enjoy, the U.S. version that is, though I am curious about the UK one. I watched it every Sunday when...