Illusions, Delusions, and Paranoia in Alzheimer's: What's the Connection?Understanding symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia is hard because symptoms vary so much between people and as they change over...reactions4comments
Accepting "Help!" Makes You A Better Alzheimer's CaregiverMy name is Kelsey, and I struggle with asking for help. Maybe you can relate? But as a full-time caregiver for my...reactions1comment
Coping With Alzheimer's Symptoms: Visual ClutterEnvironmental clutter with those battling Alzheimer's disease is an often-discussed topic. You can easily find many articles that focus on the safety...reactions4comments
Walks With My FatherI have always enjoyed taking walks with my father. As we continued to walk here, there, and everywhere, I was fortunate to...reactionscomments
Communication Strategies for Family CaregiversWhen you are a family caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's, communication can be difficult. This is especially true if your...reactions6comments
Caregiver Tips: The Case for Oral HygieneFrom an early age, we're told to brush our teeth twice a day to prevent cavities. Then when we get a bit...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Speech Therapy for People with Alzheimer'sI was with Mom at a hearing aid appointment and saw a poster for speech therapy for when you have trouble finding...reactions2comments
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
