The Millstones of Alzheimer’s: Becoming Worse as the Disease ProgressesWhile children’s achievements are often recognized as milestones, I measure the quality of life declines due to Alzheimer’s instead as millstones. To...reactionscomments
Wake Up and Smell the Memories: Using Scent to RememberHave you ever been walking along and a smell comes wafting by that instantly takes you to another place and time? I’m...reactionscomments
10 Goals to Support People with Alzheimer’sWhile I sit here trying to think about how the rest of the year will unfold, I'm focused on Alzheimer's disease. This...reactionscomments
Finding a New Normal While Keeping HopeSome people walk into your life and forever change the fabric of who you are. You can mark that date down on...reactionscomments
Choices, Choices, Choices: Facing Decision Fatigue with Alzheimer'sI saw a story once about President Obama - he had two different colored suits, blue and grey, to choose from. He...reactions3comments
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you...reactionscomments
Sundown Syndrome: No Rest for the WearyMerriam-Webster defines sundown syndrome as "a state of increased agitation, confusion, disorientation, and anxiety that typically occurs in the late afternoon or...reactionscomments
How Jobs, Hobbies, and Schools Became IdentitiesIt was always extremely important to me to spend time with my grandparents. At a young age, my mom instilled that this...reactionscomments
The Nursing Home DecisionMoving your loved one with Alzheimer's to a nursing home is one of the hardest, most painful decisions you will ever have...reactions1comment
Stuck in the Middle“Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am, stuck in the middle with you!” That seemed the...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Remembering, Honoring, AdvocatingSo, a few days ago I had one of those days. You know the kind. I was extra emotional, and all I...reactionscomments
Why Is There Never Enough Time?One definition of TIME is the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a...reactionscomments
Scary Days and Silver Linings: Handling Hereditary Risk FactorsI had a little scare recently — a minor one, but one that shook me a little. I was walking around my...reactions1comment
Keep Them Moving and ShakingAs a granddaughter wondering what she can do to help her grandfather amid his descent into Alzheimer’s, I was a bit daunted...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments
Sometimes You Gotta LaughMy dad always appreciated a clever sense of humor. I could hear the comforting sounds of his laugh through the floor as...reactionscomments
How To Practice Safe Medication DisposalToday more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactions2comments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
