Walking for a Cause: Raising Alzheimer's AwarenessAs fall rolls around you will be seeing more ads and media content about the Walk To End Alzheimer's, commonly referred to as just the Walk, sponsored by the Alzheimer's...reactions3comments
Advocacy May Not Be What You ThinkWhile some may think of "advocacy" and picture a woman at a podium in front of a rally or a man in a suit walking the halls of Congress, that's...reactions2comments
When Our Mental Health is AffectedIs there anything you are a bit insecure about? For me, when my mental health is affected, I'm left wondering how I'm supposed to run the world like Beyoncé when...reactions4comments
Noise is Not My Friend!Noise is such an issue for me. As a person with Alzheimer's I find I have a very difficult time filtering noise. I carry earplugs with me all the time...reactions1comment
Caregiving is a Family AffairMy family has been involved with my mom's care since she came to live with us. I thought I would ask my husband his thoughts on all of this. The...reactions2comments
Tips for Coping with Caregiver CriticismCaregiving is one of the hardest roles to play in life and it can be made even more difficult by the naysayers and caregiver criticisms from others. My entry into...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions13comments