Is it "Normal" Age-Related Memory Loss or is it Dementia?Senility was a term often used to describe confusion and was believed to be a "normal" process of aging and memory loss...reactionscomments
Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Caregiver?My husband is my caregiver. My husband is not a caregiver. There is a difference. I am not telling a tale out...reactions1comment
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends"I get by with a little help from my friends" ... I borrowed that line from a Beatles song, but it is...reactions3comments
Finding An In-Home Care Provider on the InternetWhen my mom came to live with me and my family a year ago, I knew I would need help but couldn't...reactionscomments
Ways to Cope When Caregiving Gets ToughCaregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's is a grind. The grueling physical needs and emotional grief on top of the rest...reactionscomments
Picking Your Battles as a Dementia CaregiverI've cared for my mom who lives with dementia full-time for about 4 years, and I learn something new every day. I’ve...reactions16comments
Tips for Coping with Caregiver CriticismCaregiving is one of the hardest roles to play in life and it can be made even more difficult by the naysayers...reactions3comments
Caregivers Helping CaregiversCaregiving for a loved one with dementia can be lonely and isolating. When I started full-time caring for my mom with Alzheimer's...reactions2comments
Community Views: Treating People With DignityLiving with a disease like Alzheimer's greatly impacts a person's dignity. Over time, they cannot stay alone, struggle to care for their...reactionscomments
Beyond the Alzheimer’s Disease Process: Treating People With DignityAlzheimer's disease slowly began to change every aspect of both of my parent's lives. Quite honestly, every aspect of my life too...reactions1comment
When Our Loved One's Pass After a Long Battle With Alzheimer'sI am writing this article, because I honestly wish I had an article like this when my parents passed. Both of my...reactions9comments
6 Tips for When Circumstances Leave You as a Solo Alzheimer's CaregiverSometimes events in life just happen and we find ourselves in a position that we never dreamed we would be in. Both...reactions2comments
Cherishing Memories: Memory Books for Alzheimer's PatientsI first learned about the positive benefits of using a memory book while pursuing my degree as an occupational therapist in college...reactions3comments
Coloring Through Life With Alzheimer'sOn July 27, 2022, I celebrated the third anniversary of my mom's passing. It was a day that was both sad and...reactions2comments
Moving On: The Transition from Assisted to Supportive LivingAging in place is a phrase we hear often. While we often hear it in reference to people being able to stay...reactions1comment
Silver Alert: Locating Vulnerable AdultsOn the morning of June 4, 2022, I got a social media notification that our local police service was searching for a...reactionscomments
Letting Hospice In: A Daughter's Perspective on Her Journey with Hospice CareMy father’s hospice journey came with many ups and downs. From the moment we got the call that things had changed to...reactions5comments
The Joy of Caregiving: Refueling My Passion After a DecadeAfter caring for my mom for more than 10 years, I've learned some surprising things about caregiving. I have found that if...reactionscomments
How to Exist Outside Your Caregiver Role (and Lose The Guilt)If you are anything like me then you may feel that your life can often be consumed by your role as a...reactionscomments
You Can Rewrite Your Own StoryIn the story of my life, I've always felt like I was living one of failure, followed by redemption. It started with...reactionscomments
