Is It Safe for My Loved One To Travel Alone?A year ago, my mom moved states away from her childhood home to live with me and my family. She is in...reactions4comments
A Daughter's Perspective: Navigating DenialMy mom was in her early 60s when we first began noticing the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. While we...reactions1comment
Beyond Denial: Anosognosia and Alzheimer's Disease"The doctors do not know what they are talking about. I don't have Alzheimer's disease!" This probably sounds familiar to some of...reactions4comments
Managing a Routine While TravelingAs a person living with Alzheimer’s, it can sometimes be challenging to travel. I really need to consider the entire scope of...reactionscomments
My Experience Managing a Chronic Condition While CaregivingI was a caregiver to both of my parents, who had Alzheimer's and other medical conditions. My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's...reactionscomments
Same Old Story: My Experience with Conversation Repetition, Looping with DementiaThe other day, I was reminiscing on some photos of my family and ran across a picture of my dad from the...reactions3comments
Dancing With PoppopWhen the iconic opening beats of "Jailhouse Rock" tumbled out of the speaker of my phone, his ears would perk up. He...reactionscomments
A Story About Me and My PoppopOver the last three years, I've had the privilege of welcoming new souls into our family. It's been the greatest pleasure of...reactionscomments
Ways to Show up for Those Living With Alzheimer'sIn my junior year of college, about a half dozen of my fabulous female relatives decided that we were going to have...reactionscomments
Navigating Family Life With Alzheimer'sInterpersonal relationships are hard, at least, I think so. We all come into them with our own experiences and feelings, and a...reactionscomments
How I Wish We Handled My Grandfather's DiagnosisIt took a while in my family to find a new rhythm once Alzheimer's was a part of the equation. Questions and...reactions1comment
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream: ICE CREAMI was today years old when I processed the information that ice cream consumption and Alzheimer's disease have been linked in multiple...reactions3comments
Acceptance Is What Makes Change HappenOk, so what would life be like if we practiced acceptance instead of pushing away or fighting it? This morning as I...reactionscomments
3 Subtle Signs of Denial You Might Not NoticeOk, so here's the thing: Denial can be tricky to deal with. The reason being is it's not always easy to identify...reactions4comments
How My Mom's Alzheimer's Changed Our Family DynamicAll through my childhood and into my young adult life, my parents had a very traditional marriage. My dad worked full time...reactions1comment
Erasing the Stigma of Alzheimer's DiseaseWhen I was 12 years old, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had to have surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, all...reactions3comments
Tips for Accepting Your New NormalDuring the first few years of my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I refused to accept it. I knew that my mom had Alzheimer's...reactions1comment
Your Caregiver Parent: Navigating a Strained RelationshipDo you have a parent who is living with Alzheimer's or dementia? Do you have a strained relationship with your other parent...reactions1comment
Perspective Shift to Include Loved One With Dementia in Social GatheringsThe holidays and celebrations are a wonderful time to gather with friends and family. There is shopping and planning, cooking and cleaning...reactionscomments
Embracing Small Victories: A Caregiver's Mindset Shift"A win is a win" - have you heard that phrase before? This phrase stands for celebrating a victory, even if it...reactionscomments
