You Can Rewrite Your Own StoryIn the story of my life, I've always felt like I was living one of failure, followed by redemption. It started with...reactionscomments
Making Sense of Legal and Financial Jargon in Dementia CareWhen we're wading through the complicated legal and financial paperwork for our loved one with dementia, there is so much jargon. Making...reactions1comment
Feeling Alone Amongst Your Peers? Find a Support GroupI was in my late 20s when my Dad was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. As the oldest of 3, this meant...reactions4comments
Overthinking Your Decisions as an Alzheimer's CaregiverWhen it comes to making decisions about your loved one's care - there's a lot to think about. You want to make...reactions1comment
The Power of Gratitude: What it Means and Why it Matters to YouGratitude is more than simply saying "thank you." Gratitude has amazing powers and the ability to shift us from focusing on the...reactionscomments
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
Gifting Tips for Loved Ones Living with Alzheimer'sIt's the most wonderful time of the year again! The holidays are near and whether you have a loved one who is...reactions2comments
The Many Layers of Grief When a Loved One Has Alzheimer'sAt the beginning of my mom's battle with Alzheimer's, I felt like a crazy person. My mood was so up and down...reactionscomments
Emotional Hurricanes: Staying CenteredI've had an emotional few days. That's an understatement. I've had some "sitting on the bathroom floor crying" kinds of days. The...reactions6comments
Never Say NeverMy mom has been living with us since 2012 after my dad passed. I didn't want her to live alone. She wasn't...reactionscomments
Caregivers Need a Paperwork Power TeamThe Avengers, the X-Men, the Ninja Turtles. They all knew they were better in a team. Caregivers are often tasked with getting...reactions1comment
The Harm in Feeling Sorry for YourselfMy mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when I was only 25 years old. I got engaged to my husband just a few...reactionscomments
Finding Balance in Life as a CaregiverThey say you can't pour from an empty cup, and that's definitely true in my life as a caregiver. It's so important...reactionscomments
Navigating the Paperwork for DementiaYour loved one is starting to have symptoms of dementia or maybe just received a diagnosis. What do you do now? Caregivers...reactions4comments
Focusing On What Your Loved One Can Still DoIf you were to sit down and write a list of all the things your loved one with Alzheimer's can no longer...reactions1comment
Alzheimer's Disease Brings UncertaintyThere are so many things, memories, health questions, financial questions, that are affected by Alzheimer's disease. The timetable for the progression of...reactionscomments
Signs You May be Suffering from Caregiver BurnoutBeing a caregiver to those who have dementia and Alzheimer's disease is an extremely emotional task, specifically for a loved one, of...reactions5comments
Creating Boundaries to ThriveCan I bring up something a little controversial? I want to chat about boundaries. So often they get a bad rap. If...reactions2comments
Community Views: Caregivers Working (or Not Working) TogetherAn Alzheimer's diagnosis often causes a shift in family dynamics. Ideally, family members work together to meet their loved one's changing needs...reactionscomments
Accepting Changes with Eating in Late-Stage Alzheimer'sWhen my mom was in the later stages of Alzheimer's disease, it was a challenge to find foods that she was still...reactionscomments
