Remembering the Man vs. the DiseaseI am 31 years old. It's been 5 years since my Poppop's passing. He lived with his Alzheimer's diagnosis for 15 years, which means I had 11 years with my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Where Is the Hope & Optimism in Alzheimer's Disease?Hope is a precious thing. I think the opposite of hope is depression. Resignation. Stagnation. Status Quo. Dust and mothballs. Hope, by contrast, is full of possibilities. You have a...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The "Forgotten" Ones: Children of the CaregiversStuck in the “forgotten” generation. Many find themselves in this “forgotten” generation through no one’s fault, but just as the result of the dynamics of Alzheimer’s disease. You might assume...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Few of My Favorite Things to Be Grateful ForEver since my grandson, Thomas, was born I have been thinking of my mom. I have been wishing with all my heart that she was still here with us and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Virtual Fundraising: Getting People On BoardJust about every nonprofit and research group out there is in a bit of a pickle in 2020. Events that typically garner thousands of participants no longer will, because it’s...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Housing & Alzheimer's: Moving On to Create a New HomeAbout 18 months ago, my grandma who is now 85, put her name on the waiting list for an assisted living apartment. My uncle’s step-mom lives in the building, so...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Remembering Simple Tasks: Let's Go to the Video Tape!My mom used to be a TV remote control gun slinger. While others used to complain about not being able set the time on their VCR, that it would just...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Relief, Loss, and Guilt: A Caregiver's QuarrelEveryone tells you how hard it will be, or they try. People, myself included, try to warn and prepare others for how it will be to lose a loved one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Love Never Leaves: Remembering My PoppopAs someone who is deeply involved with my local Walk to End Alzheimer's, which consistently takes place in early November, October signifies crunch time. This year, I'm the co-chair for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Guard Against Martyrdom: Making Sacrifices as an Alzheimer's CaregiverCaregivers, family, and friends of those who have Alzheimer’s may choose to make necessary sacrifices in light of their loved one's diagnosis and subsequent descent into the disease. In doing...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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 Netflix to find something to watch, when a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Losing a Loved One to Alzheimer's: Coping With the GriefAlzheimer's is a horrible disease. I think it's fair to say we would all agree on that one. There are some beautiful moments, but on the whole, we watch our...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Call the Midwife: Lessons For Caregivers in Patience & DignityToday I’ve been sinking into my favorite oversized chair while watching Netflix. On a whim, I decided to start a nine-season show over from the beginning. If you are at...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Wife's Experience with the Montreal Cognitive AssessmentThe Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) has been in the news recently as President Trump boasted about his “acing” of the 30-question test as a measure of his intelligence. Unfortunately, the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When Words Fail: Overcoming Communication Issues"It's on the tip of my tongue." Do you ever get that “word is on the tip of your tongue” feeling? Or, you go to speak and something entirely different...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Getting Through the 'World's Toughest Race' With Alzheimer'sIn August 2020, Amazon Prime video streaming service premiered a 10-episode reality show called the World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji. The show was hosted by adventurer Bear Grylls. To be...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Base Tough Decisions On Your Loved One's Comfort, Not Your OwnOne of the hardest decisions we had to make during my mom’s ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s was for her to become bedbound. A few months before my mom passed away...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 in that she is definitely a “think out...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Is It Really Like to Be a Caregiver? Results of the 2020 Caregiving In America SurveyWhen faced with a condition like Alzheimer's disease, many people rely on the help and support of a caregiver. In many ways, the family members, partners, and friends who serve...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for SupportMillions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report providing care or assistance to someone with a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments