Living

I used to be a planner. I grew up in the era of "to-do" lists, calendars, day timers, goals, objectives, and plans. I remember one of the most asked questions...

We have been humming along okay. Mom has been managing pretty well. She can make her grits, dress herself, contribute brokenly to our conversations. We will watch a show together...

Being a full-time family caregiver is a noble responsibility, but it can impact your social life. When you're constantly attending to your loved one's needs, it's easy to feel isolated...

After my Alzheimer's diagnosis, I found it hard to ask for help. I never really had to ask for help before and I didn't want to admit my "failure" to...

Scientists can be some of the most rewarding people to speak to. I know, as a community bonded together by our shared suffering at the hands of a disease for...

When my mom lived in my home and I cared for her full-time, it felt like it might never end. But a few years later, my mom moved into a...

Caring for a loved one with dementia is a lot of work. It takes a lot of time. Your day revolves around how they are doing, and who is going...

About 10 years ago I finished my master's degree program in management and leadership with the goal of using it primarily in the non-profit sector. Funny thing is that I...

Are you a family caregiver who is feeling mentally and physically drained lately? Taking care of a family member can be challenging. As a caregiver for over 10 years, I...

People ask me what it is like to live with Alzheimer's. My common response is, "I have good days and bad days." So, let's talk about a bad day. I...

The winds swept over New Orleans in the summer of 2005 like a hurricane. In fact, it was a Category 3 hurricane. Katrina bashed the Crescent City with hammering blows...

I took a rest day recently to dive into a book that had been sitting on my book shelf for longer than I would care to admit, quite frankly. I...

I recently went on a road trip with my husband, son, his girlfriend of one year, and my mom. We drove from Long Island back to Buffalo where we lived...

When people imagine senior homes, they can typically only think of losing freedoms. Losing the freedom to live in your own home. Losing the freedom to live alone. Losing the...

My Poppop's house sits at the corner of Virginia and Finley Avenues. It will always be his house. It is the house in front of which I learned how to...

What's a full-time job with no breaks, no vacation days, and no official work hours? Have you guessed yet? Okay, here's another clue, it's a round-the-clock gig full of sleepless...

We had not seen my brother in almost 2 years. I was worried that if he didn't come for Christmas, who knows what mom would be like by the next...

If you are anything like me then you may feel that your life can often be consumed by your role as a caregiver. Maybe you feel an overwhelming sense of...

As we age, we see more of our friends and family struggling with health issues. Unfortunately, many times that is a diagnosis of some type of dementia. Since I was diagnosed...

I have a confession to make - sometimes, I don't feel like I know what I am doing. My management classes in graduate school taught me nothing about caring for...