Living

It’s interesting, that as we grow up, we are in such a hurry. We have so much we want to do. We measure our age in months and then quarters...

Daddy died four years ago tomorrow. It feels like it was yesterday, and it feels like it was twenty years ago both at the same time. I’m always sure to...

It’s an understatement to say Alzheimer’s is a difficult disease to live with. It breaks my heart for every person that has to live through this. It also affects me...

The other day I was connecting with a friend of mine who was having a rather bizarre morning. She was going about her day when her husband reported that someone...

My mom and I were getting ready to have lunch in the food court at the mall one day. It was really crowded that day, so I decided to have...

So, I have this party trick. It comes in really handy when my third graders are studying the states. I can spout out all fifty states in alphabetical order in...

For Caregivers Awareness Month 2020, we’re excited to announce that we will be giving away one (1) “Memories From My Life” poster! Caregivers are a huge part of AlzheimersDisease.net’s community;...

One day, Poppop ran away. Never have I ever thought that I would say that about my Poppop, but he did. My grandmother sounded the alarm among the family members...

I was listening to Bob Dylan’s anthem for the first time, recently. The first lines got me: Come gather 'round people, wherever you roam Admit that the waters around you...

Learning that you have Alzheimer's disease may lead to anxiety, worry, and fear. After all, it is hard to know what to do next. It can be scary and overwhelming...

For about two years during my mom’s battle with Alzheimer’s, I lived far away from her and my dad. I flew home every two or three months to visit them...

I’m a pretty content person most of the time. I let a lot of things go. I let a lot of things roll off. I try hard not to stress...

I don’t know about you, but I had no idea my family had a history of Alzheimer’s disease before it came knocking on our door for my grandfather. My mother...

A month or two ago, a friend shared a delightful peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe - seriously, they're the best. While I do not understand the internal experience of...

That line has become almost a joke in our culture, for being unable to do something that we should be able to do easily. We don’t think it will happen...

Memories are tricky things. They are elusive and can have catlike reflexes. They can come at you out of nowhere, which is tough when you are a dog person. Mom...

My birthday is one day after my grandfather’s. That means for the first few decades of my life, we shared a birthday cake: Almost always Carvel ice cream with chocolate...

No one would ever question the validity of the sentiment that we should protect our loved ones. However, I think it’s pretty important that we really dive deep and ask...

"The doctors do not know what they are talking about. I don't have Alzheimer's disease!" This probably sounds familiar to some of you reading this right now. A lot of...

I made it through every day. I took everything in. I listened to every syllable from every doctor. I delegated responsibilities within the family. I called insurance companies and caregiving...