A Good Night's Sleep: Drift Off to Sleep on a CloudI sleep on a cloud. Not a literal cloud, of course. But I read a click-bait type article at some point in my life that indicated, however truthfully, that hotels... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Anosognosia: My Loved One Doesn’t Think She Has DementiaThe conversation goes about the same way every time. We are sitting in front of a panel of doctors at a university research lab. They have just done hours of... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 start out having things go wrong in the... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Alzheimer's Caregiver Expectations vs the Emotional RealityI know what you're thinking. You imagine the days as a full-time caregiver for your loved one with dementia (LOWD) are all utterly awesome and dotted with cozy day-to-day interactions... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
As the Caregiver Moves OnDad passed away from Alzheimer's disease in 2018. Saying it was a horrible time is an understatement. Time has healed some of dad's passing. As his children, we have moved... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 that if you couldn't see it, you couldn't... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Utilizing Music with Alzheimer's: the Strongest Kind of MagicOnce upon a time; in a faraway land, there was a millennial caregiver who lived happily in her kingdom with her mother who had early-onset Alzheimer's. Thus, as time went... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
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. Along with these physical effects, aging also can... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Traveling with Alzheimer'sTraveling with a loved one with Alzheimer's can be frustrating for everyone. Planning is key in helping to make trips tolerable. Pack your patience. Keep in mind that you are... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
The Secret Sauce of Caregiving: 5 Tips You Can Use TodayLet's set the record straight, shall we? Caregiving life isn't butterflies and rainbows all the time. There, I said it! Don't get me wrong, I am so grateful to be... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Name is Amy But I Identify as an Incidental CaregiverAs a professional in the field of Alzheimer's and related dementia disorders for over 30 years, of course, I am very familiar with all types of caregivers. I mean, after... By Amy Matthews4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When It's Time to Sell Your Loved One's HomeA typical day for me right now looks like this: shuttle the kids around and try to enjoy the last days before school starts. Clean up endless snacks and toys... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Benefits of Using Stuffed AnimalsWhen I was growing up, I remember my mom and dad would buy me stuffed animals. I would love on them, care for them, and just cuddle with them. They... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dealing with Stress and AnxietyMy wife has dementia but her doctor has not determined what type. At first he thought it may be due to hydrocephalus. He did a spinal tap with no positive... By Lpcccc1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Encouragement for the Weary CaregiverI like the way Olympic marathoner Joan Benoit Samuelson refers to two big parts of her life. B.C. and A.D.: before children and after diapers. It captures the feeling of... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ambiguous Loss and Alzheimer’s DiseaseThere are more than 5 million adults in the United States living with Alzheimer's disease. Alongside them are 15 million family members and friends helping them as caretakers. Caregiving may... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hiring Professional Alzheimer's Care and Managing Caregiver GuiltAfter being my mom's part-time caregiver for a few years, I was near the point of having a nervous breakdown. I decided that for my own mental health, I could... By Lauren Dykovitz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 Alzheimer's. But I fight like crazy not to... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Knowing Better, Doing BetterI'm just gonna come out and say it: I am far from being the perfect caregiver. I make mistakes and fall short all the time but guess what? It is... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reading, Writing and 'RithmeticWhen I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's I was the director of a two-thousand-seat performing arts center. That job entailed a lot of hours and carried a lot of stress with it... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments