Mindfulness Practices for the Millennial CaregiverThey say nothing is 100 percent... But I am 100 percent certain I can reduce your overall stress level with just a...reactionscomments
How to Assist Your Loved One With Eating a MealA common issue many caregivers face is getting their loved ones to eat. There may come a time when your loved one...reactionscomments
Home Modifications for Alzheimer's DiseaseMany caregivers prioritize keeping a loved one with Alzheimer's at home. The challenge becomes keeping your loved one safe in their home...reactionscomments
Get What You Can, Can What You Get, Then Sit On Your CanThis is an odd life philosophy, and at first, glance sounds greedy, but I suppose I am greedy for time with my...reactions2comments
IKEA Hacks... For People Living With DementiaI upgraded my phone a few weeks ago. In going from an iPhone 6S to an iPhone 12 (mini, blue for those...reactionscomments
Dealing With Dementia: Making the Most of an Alzheimer's DiagnosisTonight, I was settling into my oversized chair with my legs curled under me. I grabbed the remote ready to flip through...reactions1comment
Add It to the List: Self-CareEvery day, caregivers attempt to complete a long list of tasks: meals, laundry, hygiene, and more. All of this is usually just...reactions8comments
Navigating the Paperwork for DementiaYour loved one is starting to have symptoms of dementia or maybe just received a diagnosis. What do you do now? Caregivers...reactions4comments
Fundraising Through CompetitionIf it's one thing I've learned in my 10 years of fundraising for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, it is that some...reactionscomments
Sitting in the Dark, Sitting on the FloorWhen we got home the other night, mom was sitting on a chair in the living room, near the front door. She...reactions4comments
Using Lying as a Tool in Alzheimer's CareHave you ever told a little white lie to your loved one with Alzheimer's and felt terrible about it afterward? Or, have...reactionscomments
Waves of Grief: Missing My Gramps With Alzheimer'sIt's been 14 years since I last saw his face and heard his words. Waves came over me today like it was...reactions2comments
The Importance of Finding Community and Sharing Your StoryThe day after my 62-year-old mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, I called my best friend to tell her the news. My...reactions1comment
Caregivers: Stuck on RepeatCaregiving can sometimes be monotonous. Like you fell into a Punxsutawney, Groundhog Day is sort of monotonous. Fixing coffee, oatmeal, and bacon...reactionscomments
A Jagged Little Pill: Remembering To Take Medication with Alzheimer'sThe role reversal between parent and child is the last farewell to childhood. You always want your mom or dad to be...reactionscomments
A Toast to Sandwich CaregiversWhen I became a full-time caregiver for my mom, who lives with dementia, I was also raising three small children. None of...reactionscomments
Scary Days and Silver Linings: Handling Hereditary Risk FactorsI had a little scare recently — a minor one, but one that shook me a little. I was walking around my...reactions1comment
Why Is There Never Enough Time?One definition of TIME is the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a...reactionscomments
7 Things I Did the First Year of Being a Caregiver to My MomWhen I was first told my mom had dementia, I was scared. All of the information I found online was so negative...reactionscomments
Alzheimer’s Book Club: BittersweetThis one snuck up on me. I did not read Bittersweet by Susan Cain with the intention of writing this post. It...reactionscomments
