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
How Do I Connect With Others Affected by Alzheimer's Disease?Navigating life with or caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease can be overwhelming. This can be an incredibly isolating disease, and it...reactionscomments
It's More...Hello everyone. I have new poem that again, I shared with my FB support group. This time I also posted my poem...reactions5comments
Light in the Darkness: Shoulda, Coulda, WouldaI thought it strange that my mom's slipper, a single slipper, was on the floor outside of my mom's bedroom. With Alzheimer's...reactionscomments
Caregivers, You Are EnoughLike most people, my cell phone is the first thing I see every morning. This morning, I reached over, squinted at the...reactions3comments
Sometimes You Gotta LaughMy dad always appreciated a clever sense of humor. I could hear the comforting sounds of his laugh through the floor as...reactionscomments
Things to Do When Long-Distance CaregivingWe visited Daddy often when he was in a nursing facility. No matter how often that was, it never really felt like...reactionscomments
A Taboo Topic: Alzheimer's and the Concept of Death With DignityI have had a lot of time lately to reflect on the journey I watched my dad walk with Alzheimer's, which led...reactionscomments
Prepping for Caregivers: Adult-Proofing Your HouseI've often heard about soon-to-be moms "nesting." Toward the end of gestation, these women dive into making fitting accommodations for their new...reactions2comments
Why Even Try?I don't know exactly when it started. I would fill plastic eggs with candy at Easter and hide the eggs around the...reactionscomments
Home Care In End-Stage Alzheimer'sYou have probably heard of hospice care during the end stages of Alzheimer's disease, but you may not have considered how home...reactionscomments
Finding Joy in Art: ARTZ PhiladelphiaHow many times has a beautiful image of a sunset or mountain peak left you speechless? Or you hear the crescendo of...reactionscomments
Listen to What Your Body NeedsSpending a wealth of your time caring for someone else, perhaps multiple others takes a lot out of you as a person...reactionscomments
A Helicopter Style of Alzheimer's CaringWelcome to Caregiver - You are Doing Too Much 101. In today's lesson, we will discuss the helicopter style of caring and...reactions7comments
Location Disorientation: Finding "Home"This week my grandma moved to supportive housing. It has overall been a very smooth and successful transition — our phone rings...reactionscomments
The Fast and the Slow of It AllI don't like to linger over many things. I'm not a wine person, so I don't sip and savor. I'm a Diet...reactionscomments
Coping StrategiesMy husband is in the later stages of Alzheimer's after five years, but he can still do jigsaw puzzles, with minimal help...reactions2comments
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...reactions13comments
1 Million Dollars and 1 Phone CallSometimes, I go throughout my day as though circumstances were different. Specifically, as though my grandparents have not passed and are, in...reactions1comment
Watch Your LanguageI love words. Why do we say what we say? What do our words really mean? They can reveal a lot about...reactionscomments
