Play Ball! And Have a ChatI enjoy watching sports... Socially. I can't tell you too many stats or facts about the teams I watch; unless it's the...reactions1comment
Dealing With Lasting Effects of Brain TraumaDaddy's spiral into dementia wasn't a slow ride. It was a fast, loose, and off-the-rails tailspin. It wasn't a gradual decline. It...reactionscomments
Choices, Choices, Choices: Facing Decision Fatigue with Alzheimer'sI saw a story once about President Obama - he had two different colored suits, blue and grey, to choose from. He...reactions3comments
Deep Breath: Just Make the AskAsking people for money is hard. It's rarely something that you want to do. And it's even harder when you don't have...reactionscomments
Remembering, Honoring, AdvocatingSo, a few days ago I had one of those days. You know the kind. I was extra emotional, and all I...reactionscomments
Music, Patterns, & MemorySo, I have this party trick. It comes in really handy when my third graders are studying the states. I can spout...reactions2comments
Caregivers: Take Happiness, Let Go of the RestAlzheimer’s disease is a dire diagnosis. The word “dementia” sparks joy in absolutely no one. Sadness, aggravation, depression, and hopelessness can often...reactionscomments
As She Succumbed to Alzheimer's, Phone Scammers Were Trying to Rob My MomI am working on a series of editorial cartoons about my mother's struggle with Alzheimer's in the hope that it will help...reactionscomments
Sharing Lasting Memories, Even With DementiaOn an early spring afternoon in April 2008, our family welcomed a photographer and newspaper journalist into our living room. They had...reactionscomments
Meet Andy, My Dad: The Man I Lost to Alzheimer'sWhen we hear the words Alzheimer’s or dementia, some pretty sad thoughts come to mind. Loss is a big one. The person's...reactions2comments
Just Me and 10,000 of My Friends: Walk to End Alzheimer'sNovember 10, 2019, came and went. With it, another Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer's is in the history books. And I have...reactionscomments
How Jobs, Hobbies, and Schools Became IdentitiesIt was always extremely important to me to spend time with my grandparents. At a young age, my mom instilled that this...reactionscomments
Many Faces of DenialIn my experience, denial comes with many faces. I saw quite a few of these as I walked through my Poppop's Alzheimer's...reactionscomments
Finding Joy in Your Alzheimer's JourneyThroughout my mom's ten-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer's, I would often hear people talk about finding joy in the journey. Quite honestly...reactions1comment
Turning Points: MovingMy grandma celebrated her 86th birthday, ahead of what will be a big couple of months with her. Thankfully, none of us...reactionscomments
The Limit Does ExistIt's very hard for me to come to terms with my limitations. Specifically, we are about two weeks away from the end...reactionscomments
Words To Live By: Advice from My Mom With Alzheimer'sWhen you ask my mom a question, you never know what she is going to come up with. She is an extrovert...reactions3comments
Join the Faces of Alzheimer's Image GalleryAlzheimer's disease looks different for every person and every family. We know that for each individual living with Alzheimer's, there are many...reactions1comment
Walk Day in the Life of the ChairSaturday, November 13, was one of the best days of my life. Bold statement, I know, but it was nonetheless. November 13...reactionscomments
Letting Go: The Idea of Doing Enough for Your Loved One with Alzheimer'sHow many times have you asked yourself if you are doing enough for your loved one? And how many of those times...reactions1comment
