Arlie & Freddie: In Sickness and in HealthMy grandfather and grandmother were born in 1913 and 1914, respectively. They married on August 6, 1938 at the end of the...reactions3comments
Technowizardry: Technology Can Be Confusing with Alzheimer'sTechnology. It’s one of those can’t-live-with-it-can’t-live-without-it kind of things. I googled to see how many devices a smartphone can replace. One article...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
The Days are Long But the Years are ShortWhen my kids were little, older parents would always tell me, wistfully, that the time flies, to enjoy my time with these...reactions1comment
A Rose by Any Other Name: Labeling Alzheimer's DiseaseWhat’s in a name? Shakespeare, via Romeo & Juliet, figured a rose by another name would still smell as sweet. I’m not...reactions3comments
Live Like There's No Tomorrow: Hold On to MemoriesThe gravity and finality of an end, any end, is never clear until it happens. Procrastination is a major character flaw for...reactionscomments
Daddy Visits My Dreams: Remembering Our Loved Ones Who Passed AwayI dreamed about Daddy about three days after he died. It was such an emotional roller coaster that I still remember it...reactionscomments
Reflections on the Movie 'Still Alice' (2015)Still Alice, a movie starring Julianne Moore about a Columbia University professor suffering from early-onset Alzheimer’s was released on February 20, 2015...reactionscomments
To B(ath)e or Not to B(ath)e?The showerhead drenched my shirt as tried to coax my wife, Barbara, to stay under the water long enough to rinse out...reactions2comments
A Jagged Little Pill: Remembering To Take Medication with Alzheimer'sThe role reversal between parent and child is the last farewell to childhood. You always want your mom or dad to be...reactionscomments
Grief Has No Timeline: Remembering My Dad on His BirthdayYesterday was my Dad’s birthday. He would have been 89 years old. Dad passed from Alzheimer’s a little over two years ago...reactionscomments
Innovations for Safety: Location Tracking DevicesA few years ago, a friend and I tried to figure out a creative solution to give her peace of mind around...reactions1comment
"Dignity, Always Dignity!": Preserving Dignity for People with Alzheimer'sSingin’ in the Rain is one of my family’s favorite movies. Gene Kelly as Don Lockwood is being interviewed on the red...reactionscomments
Before Long-Term Care: Planning for the Future with Alzheimer'sNo longer being able to keep your loved one at home is a point most caregivers will reach. It's not an easy...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
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
When the Past Calls: Letting GoSome time after Daddy’s dementia diagnosis, a couple of old family friends contacted me online. They were looking to contact Daddy and...reactions1comment
My Experience With Fundraising During a PandemicI don’t know about you all, but by this time in the year I’m usually halfway or more to my fundraising goal...reactionscomments
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
Losing Our Loved One to Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer’s disease is ...horrible. It’s horrible for the person. The loss is beyond our comprehension. I think of my dad and how...reactions1comment
