Family Members Who Walk AwayDid you know... There are some who abandon their family members when a diagnosis of Alzheimer's is given? I was horrified when...reactions1comment
Common Symptoms of Alzheimer's: Calming Dad's Anger and AgitationI knew very little about how to calm a person with Alzheimer's who was agitated. I knew Dad was agitated a lot...reactionscomments
What Do You Fear Most About Alzheimer's?From the moment we first recognize the symptoms in ourselves or our loved ones, it's difficult not to fear what lies ahead...reactionscomments
Mom Struggled With Decision-Making as a CaregiverIt is so easy to sit in judgment of the decisions others make - too easy. People try their best to do...reactions2comments
Making the Transition to Alzheimer's CaregiverGetting an Alzheimer's diagnosis from a loved one is generally distressing to the entire family. Alzheimer's disease is a chronic mentally and...reactionscomments
Alzheimer’s Care Resources: Help and Support Through ProgressionAsking for help is not an easy thing to do, especially as we get older. We are taught to learn to do...reactionscomments
Grief Can Look Different for EveryoneLosing someone you love can be one of the most difficult life events you will ever have to deal with. It can...reactionscomments
Making the Most of Alzheimer's Caregiving at HomeCaring for someone you love who has Alzheimer's is a big step that can be both rewarding and challenging. There are many...reactionscomments
SundowningFor caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease, the later afternoon and evening can be a very challenging time. Many people with Alzheimer’s...reactions5comments
Who Are You? (Part Two)It is so painful to watch your loved one leave you. Even more so when you have been married for over 60...reactionscomments
Grieving the "Loss" of a Loved One with Alzheimer’sAlzheimer's is a disease that affects the entire family. It is a chronic, progressive neurological condition characterized by problems with memory, thinking...reactionscomments
Unrecognizable: Who Are You?Alzheimer's is a very sad disease. It is sad for the person with it and all the loss that accompanies it. It...reactionscomments
What Animals Can Give: Animal Therapy to Cope with DementiaI am amazed even today, a couple years later, how perceptive, caring, and loving animals are to those who are sick. My...reactionscomments
