Emotional Hurricanes: Staying CenteredI've had an emotional few days. That's an understatement. I've had some "sitting on the bathroom floor crying" kinds of days. The...reactions6comments
Let the (Word) Games BeginIt was about three years ago that mom and I had gone in for her hearing aid check-up and saw a poster...reactions1comment
Step by StepThey say that the mind living with Alzheimer's disease is like having a zipper that has missing teeth. You can zip it...reactions1comment
Memory Keepers, Storytellers, and the Next GenerationMy Uncle Jim passed away two days after Christmas. It hit me harder than I thought it would have. We weren't particularly...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Kick, Shuffle, or Otherwise Step it Out!It can be hard to enjoy time with loved ones as their capacity for activities changes. However, one thing that sustains through...reactions2comments
How Are You Treated Differently Since Diagnosis?Receiving a life-changing diagnosis, like Alzheimer's, can be incredibly challenging not only for those receiving the diagnosis but also for their loved...reactionscomments
Scamming the Elderly: Keeping Loved Ones Safe From Predatory PracticesSenior citizens can be easy targets for scammers. The COVID-19 pandemic has left them even more vulnerable. Over the last 2 years...reactionscomments
Remembering Kindness and GratitudeIt has been an interesting experiment living with my mom in my adulthood. I think it's different than having my adult son...reactionscomments
Minimizing Clutter for Alzheimer'sI've always been a sentimental person, and the things in my life hold memories of cherished experiences. As a caregiver for my...reactionscomments
10 Goals to Support People with Alzheimer’sWhile I sit here trying to think about how the rest of the year will unfold, I'm focused on Alzheimer's disease. This...reactionscomments
What's in a Name? Struggles with Word RecallI'm going to admit it. It bothered me when Daddy stopped calling me by name. I don't know why. He had lost...reactionscomments
Understanding Nonverbal CommunicationWhen a person living with Alzheimer's progresses in their disease, it can be difficult to adjust to the changes in behavior and...reactionscomments
When Worlds Collide, Welcome Them to the NeighborhoodI made a new friend the other day, we'll call her A. She and I had both started new jobs and found...reactions2comments
Caregivers and The Dentist - Keeping Up With Your Loved Ones Oral NeedsKeeping up with a loved one with Alzheimer’s oral care can often seem like a challenge. Fortunately, working with a good dentist...reactionscomments
"I’m So Sorry" and Other Things to Say in the Face of Alzheimer’sMy beloved Walk to End Alzheimer's annual event took place a few weeks ago. After putting in my steps with my family...reactionscomments
We Have a Lot to Be Thankful ForWe just celebrated Thanksgiving. My brother was finally able to make it home. We talk on the phone a lot, but he...reactions1comment
Storytellers: Hand-Me-Down MemoriesDaddy was a storyteller from a long line of storytellers. It's a family tradition passed down from generation to generation. When we...reactions2comments
Be Careful What You Wish ForI have heard them called "surgery prayers." Those are the prayers you pray for patience or resilience or to lose weight or...reactions2comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
