Living

My son and husband were with me when I got the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. After the neurologist told us, she left the room to give us a few minutes...

Mom’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease began just over two years ago. She was having trouble talking, as she would say. She would want to say something and the word wouldn’t...

Have you ever stopped to think about when was the last time your loved one did something? Like, when was the last time they dressed or did their own makeup?...

I could also entitle this article, “House Hunting When You Have ‘Issues’.” I am so frustrated and am feeling enormous pressure. We moved back to Long Island from Buffalo three...

Exercise is very important for all of us. We read about it almost every day. Recently I read an article that supported walking as exercise and how it can help...

Caregiving can sometimes be monotonous. Like you fell into a Punxsutawney, Groundhog Day is sort of monotonous. Fixing coffee, oatmeal, and bacon for what feels like the four thousandth day...

During the ten years my mom suffered from Alzheimer's, I was never her full-time caregiver and she never lived with me. My mom lived with my dad in my childhood...

My journey with Alzheimer’s has been going on for all of my adult life, spanning more than 15 years. While it is often sad, sometimes I can pull myself away...

There is a Chinese proverb that begins by saying the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or...

Daddy was a storyteller from a long line of storytellers. It's a family tradition passed down from generation to generation. When we all get together, that's what we do. We...

Calling all caregivers! Do you agree that what you wear impacts your mood? If you’re like me, you need a wardrobe that’s conducive to your comfort and peace. As a...

When my mom was in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s, I would often take her to get her hair done and then we would go out to lunch afterward. One...

Gramps was an amazing man. Strong and full of wisdom. My childhood is full to the brim of memories spent with Grams and Gramps. My grandparents would show up at...

About five years into my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I was spending the night at my parents' house and decided to help my mom get ready for bed, so my dad...

A few months ago, I had the sincere pleasure to work with one of my local representatives to help create awareness for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. My state senator...

There were many different versions of my mom throughout the ten years she battled Alzheimer’s disease. With each new stage of the disease, my mom became a different version of...

My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s when I was 25 years old. When I was 28, I decided to quit my full-time job and become a caregiver for my mom...

It's been 14 years since I last saw his face and heard his words. Waves came over me today like it was the day he left. Waves of grief. You...

11 million. It's a large number, but, you might ask, what does it represent? It represents the number of women in the United States who are either living with Alzheimer's...