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
Tips for Juggling Caregiving and a JobBalancing a full-time job while being a caregiver was a juggling act I managed for 12 years as I cared for my...reactionscomments
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for SupportMillions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report...reactions1comment
Helping Your Loved One with Fidget ActivitiesDementia can be a confusing and scary process for both the person suffering from the disease and their loved ones. You may...reactions3comments
Navigating Alzheimer's Support GroupsWhen I was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's I looked everywhere for help. I was in my 40s when I was diagnosed and...reactionscomments
Helping Others Help ThemselvesAs we age, we see more of our friends and family struggling with health issues. Unfortunately, many times that is a diagnosis...reactionscomments
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
Preparing for Alzheimer's and Getting OrganizedAfter I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, we tried to imagine what we were facing and what our lives would look like in...reactions4comments
Writing Love Letters to My Son To Preserve MemoriesDoesn't everyone enjoy getting old-fashioned snail mail? A real handwritten letter? I know I do. I have always been a letter writer...reactionscomments
Pros & Cons of Memory Care HomesI don’t know about you, but I never thought I’d have a loved one who would need to move to a nursing...reactions3comments
Losing a Loved One to Alzheimer's: Coping With the GriefAlzheimer's is a horrible disease. I think it's fair to say we would all agree on that one. There are some beautiful...reactions1comment
Before Long-Term Care: Planning for the Future with Alzheimer'sNo longer being able to keep your loved one at home is a point most caregivers will reach. It's not an easy...reactionscomments
Pros and Cons of A Loved One Moving into a Senior HomeWhen my Mom had to move into a senior home, it was not an easy decision. There was a lot of information...reactions2comments
The Nursing Home DecisionMoving your loved one with Alzheimer's to a nursing home is one of the hardest, most painful decisions you will ever have...reactions1comment
(S)Wipe Right, or Rather, Front To BackIntimacy comes in many forms. In our modern era, so much of our intimacy is in front of or behind a screen...reactions13comments
