Creating Memories: Implementing Hands-on Activities With DignityWhile it has been 2 years since my father's passing, I recall vividly navigating his care. His days and nights traveled in...reactions6comments
Going Back Home: Ups and DownsWe recently took a long drive back to Buffalo to see our old home and friends. I packed a week's worth of...reactions1comment
Navigating Alzheimer's: Battling Brain FogI have been struggling in my attempts to share my thoughts. Alzheimer's has a way of scrambling my brain so much that...reactions2comments
Grief and GratefulnessIt is a peculiar thing to experience grief and gratefulness both, at the same time. My daughter and my son-in-law were married...reactions7comments
Faith, Caregiving, and Hope: Navigating Alzheimer's with Grace and Love"For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 New King James Version. That is a good verse for me...reactions1comment
Alzheimer's Book Club: True BizI could feel the relief in my shoulders melting down my back as I listened to the description of February's video call...reactions1comment
Overcoming My Obstacles to CaregivingIn January of 2017 my youngest child turned 18 years old. I thought this would be the end of my caregiving responsibilities...reactions7comments
Bidet: Yea or Ney?We have been trying to take advantage of technology around us to better care for my mom who lives with us and...reactionscomments
Co-Caregiving: Helping My Wife Help Her MomI have picked up my game around the house and beyond. When you have an elderly mother-in-law with Alzheimer's disease and a...reactionscomments
Just Like a Normal Human BeingAs a person living with Alzheimer's I am often asked to share my personal experiences in living with this dreaded disease. I enjoy...reactions16comments
In-Home Physical Therapy for MomMom has lost a lot of weight and walks really slowly and sometimes has trouble with her balance. I am concerned that...reactions1comment
When You See Something, Try Your Best to Do SomethingMy neighbor's wife is bravely facing Alzheimer's. I often see them taking walks, a routine that brings them a sense of normalcy...reactionscomments
The Importance of a Caregivers HealthYour loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and you step up or are thrust into being their caregiver. Their health journey...reactionscomments
Caregiving: A True Act of LoveMuch has been written, sung, photographed, filmed, orated about the beautiful word "love." People love pizza, television shows, sports teams, vacation destinations...reactions1comment
Assisting With CommunicationI am a highly functional person living with Alzheimer's disease. If you are around me for a short period of time, you...reactions3comments
Tips for Juggling Caregiving and a JobBalancing a full-time job while being a caregiver was a juggling act I managed for 12 years as I cared for my...reactionscomments
Coaching Through My Alzheimer's CaregivingI have always loved sports. Ever since I was a kid, if I could keep score then I wanted to play. Growing...reactionscomments
When the Day Finally Arrived, It Was a Family AffairI always felt that there was a chance that my father would wander away, but never as far as he did. Dad...reactions1comment
Pros and Cons of A Loved One Moving into a Senior HomeWhen my Mom had to move into a senior home, it was not an easy decision. There was a lot of information...reactions2comments
Thinking Through the Unthinkable: "The End" of Alzheimer'sThinking through the unthinkable - those words fill me with dread. I have cared for my mom for 10 years. I tackle...reactions1comment
