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
Noise is Not My Friend!Noise is such an issue for me. As a person with Alzheimer's I find I have a very difficult time filtering noise...reactions1comment
Walking for a Cause: Raising Alzheimer's AwarenessAs fall rolls around you will be seeing more ads and media content about the Walk To End Alzheimer's, commonly referred to...reactions3comments
Brain Fog and AllIt is a lot harder to make decisions now. With an Alzheimer's diagnosis, I find that I am always questioning my judgment...reactions1comment
How Are You Doing?This question is so different from "How are you?" When people come up to me and ask "How are you doing?" I...reactions1comment
Living With Alzheimer's: My StoryKris Bakowski was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at 46 years old. Since her diagnosis, she has been an active advocate for...reactionscomments
What is Different?When you live with Alzheimer's, you and your family always ask questions. Like, did I take my pills today? Did I eat...reactions1comment
SundowningFor caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease, the later afternoon and evening can be a very challenging time. Many people with Alzheimer’s...reactions5comments
