Living

I am a highly functional person living with Alzheimer's disease. If you are around me for a short period of time, you probably wouldn't know I have it. I am...

Balancing a full-time job while being a caregiver was a juggling act I managed for 12 years as I cared for my mom with early-onset Alzheimer's. Between work commitments and...

I have always loved sports. Ever since I was a kid, if I could keep score then I wanted to play. Growing up in California, I played baseball year round...

I always felt that there was a chance that my father would wander away, but never as far as he did. Dad must have become fascinated by a bird taking...

When my Mom had to move into a senior home, it was not an easy decision. There was a lot of information but it seemed to come from one of...

Thinking through the unthinkable - those words fill me with dread. I have cared for my mom for 10 years. I tackle every new twist, turn, and setback. I keep...

As a journalist and a book nerd, I read a lot. Add in anything regarding brain science and Alzheimer's and you surely have my attention. So I, of course, consumed...

It's that time of year when people will be traveling for vacations with family and friends. As a person with Alzheimer's traveling has become tricky. If you are in the...

My day-to-day looked really different for 12 years of my adult life as a caregiver to my mom who passed in February 2023. As a former caregiver, I can tell...

Our kids are grown up. We have our house in order. Nothing seems to be leaking or falling over. We have a few dollars saved up. The pandemic has abated...

We know the story of the Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood. "What big ears you have," said Little Red Riding Hood to the wolf in disguise! "The...

One of my favorite childhood movies is Mary Poppins. As a child, I enjoyed singing Mary's song, "A spoonful of Sugar" (helps the medicine go down). While Mary's advice can...

For most of her adult life, television has been my loved one’s main source of entertainment. Whether it was soap operas, crime dramas, sports, or Johnny Carson, that little box...

As someone living with Alzheimer's, I can tell you that traveling with the condition can be hard, especially depending on the stage. Families often ask me for advice and suggestions...

When looking for a senior home for your loved one, especially one who lives with dementia, it can be tempting to judge the book by its cover. Some senior homes...

People wonder what it is like having their loved one with dementia live with them and how it will impact the family, especially the kids. My mom has been living...

Like many, I've always gravitated toward helping others and providing guidance. So it was no surprise that I became a teacher. I'm proud of the positive role models I've had...

"Look at the squirrels." And with that the discussion began. My loved one was able to describe what she was seeing in our backyard. She was seeing squirrels. I looked...

Family caregivers are unsung heroes who devote their time and energy to care for their loved ones. Whether it's an aging grandparent, parent, or spouse, caregiving can be a challenging...

Recently one of my friends told me I had gone "radio silent," meaning she hadn’t heard from me in a while. She was right. When you have Alzheimer’s, it is...