Tapping Into the Nuances of Nonverbal CommunicationThe eyes have it! One of the first things that you learn in acting class is the difference between being in front...reactionscomments
My Mom's Experience With Amyloid Beta Plaque TherapyMy family members and I all noticed some changes in my mom's memory, particularly her short-term memory. She would ask the same...reactions7comments
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
Coping With Alzheimer's Symptoms: Visual ClutterEnvironmental clutter with those battling Alzheimer's disease is an often-discussed topic. You can easily find many articles that focus on the safety...reactions4comments
Humility and Caregiving as a ManArchie Bunker, Jerry Lewis, and Rambo - what do they have in common? These were a few of the more common male...reactions3comments
Getting Started: Identifying Your Caregiver ResourcesWhen I first became my mom's caregiver in 2011 I was lost in the caregiving sauce! The doctors and neurologists at the...reactionscomments
Taking Back My Health When My Mom Moved OutCaregivers, when was the last time you went to a health appointment for yourself? If you are like me, chances are most...reactionscomments
Grateful for Dad's Yellow CapAs a caregiver to my father during his years of living with Alzheimer's disease, he was still always up for an outing...reactionscomments
Flexibility in Alzheimer's Caregiving: Making CompromisesI used to be a planner. I grew up in the era of "to-do" lists, calendars, day timers, goals, objectives, and plans...reactionscomments
Mid-Life, Mid-Stage CrisisWe have been humming along okay. Mom has been managing pretty well. She can make her grits, dress herself, contribute brokenly to...reactionscomments
Balancing Caregiving and FriendshipsBeing a full-time family caregiver is a noble responsibility, but it can impact your social life. When you're constantly attending to your...reactions2comments
How Family and Caregivers Can Help Those Living With Alzheimer'sAfter I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I found it hard to ask for help. I never really had to ask for help...reactions3comments
A Million Ways Not To: Remaining Hopeful in Finding a CureScientists can be some of the most rewarding people to speak to. I know, as a community bonded together by our shared...reactions3comments
"Normal Life" After Full-Time Caregiving: What It Looks Like for MeWhen my mom lived in my home and I cared for her full-time, it felt like it might never end. But a...reactionscomments
We Got a Puppy - What Were We Thinking?!Caring for a loved one with dementia is a lot of work. It takes a lot of time. Your day revolves around...reactions1comment
Helping Caregivers - A SMART ApproachAbout 10 years ago I finished my master's degree program in management and leadership with the goal of using it primarily in...reactionscomments
Trending Caregiver Practices for Self-CareAre you a family caregiver who is feeling mentally and physically drained lately? Taking care of a family member can be challenging...reactions2comments
My World With Alzheimer's: A Trip to the Grocery StorePeople ask me what it is like to live with Alzheimer's. My common response is, "I have good days and bad days."...reactions1comment
Looming Like a Hurricane, the Unstoppable Force of Alzheimer'sThe winds swept over New Orleans in the summer of 2005 like a hurricane. In fact, it was a Category 3 hurricane...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Book Club: "We Are the Brennans"I took a rest day recently to dive into a book that had been sitting on my book shelf for longer than...reactionscomments
