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
Recognizing My Long Haul GriefMy family and I knew that my Dad, at some point, would die due to Alzheimer's and that some deep feelings were...reactions5comments
Hiring Professional Alzheimer's Care and Managing Caregiver GuiltAfter being my mom's part-time caregiver for a few years, I was near the point of having a nervous breakdown. I decided...reactionscomments
Finding Yourself After Your Caregiving Journey Ends“I feel like I’m not myself right now. I don’t even know who I am anymore.” Have you ever said these words...reactions1comment
Knowing Better, Doing BetterI'm just gonna come out and say it: I am far from being the perfect caregiver. I make mistakes and fall short...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
iGiverMy husband gave a talk to our group of international students with the illustration of how many things our cell phones replace...reactionscomments
Where Did That Thing Come From?My grandma greeted us at the door to her apartment and as we entered, my mom commented on the lovely poinsettia on...reactions1comment
An Excursion Around Town with a Loved OneMom has become quite the homebody. I try to get her to walk around and get her steps in. She is resistant...reactionscomments
Best Laid PlansIt's like an old western movie where the guy crumples up and groans, "Ya got me!" We have been keeping mom practically...reactionscomments
Picking Up the Puzzle Pieces: My Alzheimer's CommunityMy journey with Alzheimer’s has been going on for all of my adult life, spanning more than 15 years. While it is...reactionscomments
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
A Day in the Life of a Dementia CaregiverI have a planner that I try to keep a log of my caregiving duties. I started this because I was so...reactions1comment
A Caregiver's Love and GuiltHave you ever found yourself wishing for your loved one's death? Maybe not specifically for their death, but for an end to...reactions2comments
Ironman Dan: Battling Early-Onset Alzheimer'sThe editorial team at AlzheimersDisease.net is highlighting people in the Alzheimer's community and their journeys in a series of Instagram interviews. We...reactions4comments
Something I'm LearningDo you remember learning to ride a bike? I was terrified, and it took me ages. But I doubt any of us...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Finding Joy in the Alzheimer’s Storm"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain." Have you guys ever heard...reactions2comments
The Weight of Past MemoriesWe have recently completed a move that has been in the works for over a year. We have boxes upon boxes that...reactionscomments
Alzheimer’s Disease is No PartyThe task or mission of caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease is daunting and consuming. It's a lot like caring for a...reactions1comment
