Thanks for the MemoriesMemories are tricky things. They are elusive and can have catlike reflexes. They can come at you out of nowhere, which is...reactions5comments
Relief, Loss, and Guilt: A Caregiver's QuarrelEveryone tells you how hard it will be, or they try. People, myself included, try to warn and prepare others for how...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
Dealing with Dollars and Cents in the Midst of DementiaAs a journalist, I am constantly reading good journalism. It was one of the first things that my amazing editor and friend...reactionscomments
Visual Storytelling of Alzheimer’sHave you ever seen a work of art that stops you in your tracks? How about one that brings tears to your...reactions2comments
Interview With Marcellette Wise: Caregiving From a DistanceWe interviewed Marcellette Wise, who is currently a caregiver for her 87-year-old mother. Marcellette lives in Philadelphia and travels weekly to her...reactionscomments
Dancing Her Way Through Alzheimer's DiseaseMarta Cinta Gonzalez’s rise to fame came as she was filmed in a nursing home in Valencia, Spain, by Asociacion Música para...reactionscomments
What is the MUSIC & MEMORY® Program?The MUSIC & MEMORY Program helps people with dementia and memory loss by providing them with playlists of music they loved from...reactionscomments
You Don't Have to Lose Yourself to Your Loved One's CareIt is so easy to lose yourself in caring for your loved one. Your identity as a caregiver consumes all other aspects...reactionscomments
Memories, Mental Health, and Miscommunication: Part 2Read more about Kathy's daughter's graduation story in Part 1 of this article series. "If I can’t take pictures, then I don’t...reactions1comment
Observe Brain Disease Awareness MonthIn June, we observe Brain Disease Awareness Month. I can think of no better way to bring about awareness for Alzheimer’s and...reactionscomments
Memories, Mental Health, and Miscommunication Part 1: My Daughter's GraduationMy roles as Mom to twenty-somethings, wife going on thirty-something years, and daughter for fifty-something years often has me caught squarely in...reactions1comment
Moving to a New Home With Alzheimer's DiseaseWhat was I thinking? My mom was happy. She was content. Her surroundings were familiar. What am I doing moving her across...reactionscomments
3 Ways to Connect with Your Nonverbal Loved OneOne of the hardest things to deal with during my mom’s Alzheimer’s battle was when she became nonverbal in the last few...reactionscomments
It's All In the Notes: Music That Brings MemoriesThe other day I was explaining to my partner why I am such a huge fan of Bob Seger. Slight pause for...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Is Like a Box of Chocolates...We can picture Forest Gump sitting on that park bench, saying to no one in particular, “Life is like a box of...reactionscomments
The Cost of Forgetting with Alzheimer'sOur plates are full. We are stressed. We are busy. Where did we put our keys? Where are my glasses? What was...reactionscomments
Home-Based Workouts For the Win?Raise your hand if you are among the people who jumped on the Peloton craze amid the pandemic. Maybe it’s just me...reactionscomments
The Second Best Time to Plant a Tree…The Chinese proverb that begins by telling us that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago doesn’t leave...reactionscomments
Healthy Walking Or Dangerous Wandering?Exercise is very important for all of us. We read about it almost every day. Recently I read an article that supported...reactionscomments
