Anosognosia: My Loved One Doesn’t Think She Has DementiaThe conversation goes about the same way every time. We are sitting in front of a panel of doctors at a university...reactions1comment
3 Ways We Can Fight the Fear of Alzheimer'sIt can feel hopeless to hear an Alzheimer's diagnosis. I've heard many people say they'd rather die any other way than get...reactions10comments
Alzheimer's and Shaving: It Might Not Always Go SmoothlyMany men take great pride in their facial hair. There are competitions for mustaches and a month-long campaign in November (No-Shave November)...reactions4comments
Home Care in Late-Stage Alzheimer'sIf your loved one has entered the later stages of Alzheimer's disease, hopefully, you already have home care in place, but if...reactions1comment
Living with Alzheimer's: Tips on Managing Dental CareTaking care of your dental health is an important part of being a healthy person. That includes brushing your teeth twice a...reactionscomments
Speaking of Greeting Cards… Why Not Send One Today?I have always treasured giving and receiving greeting cards. The same was true for my father, who appreciated hearing from others, primarily...reactions3comments
Career Changes With Alzheimer’s: Hanging Up My ScrubsMy objective for the day was to undertake a difficult task. I took my scrubs out of my closet today, and as I...reactions3comments
If You Say "Remember" One More Time...This is a difficult article for me, not because there are no words, but because words can cause pain. My intent in...reactions11comments
Understanding a Loved One With Early-Onset Alzheimer'sMental health professionals teach a skill that is called "therapeutic communication." It encourages the participants to frame their responses in a way...reactionscomments
Words Matter: Thinking Beyond Words SpokenThink about a time you felt belittled or embarrassed by someone. As a kid, specifically as a teenager, I remember how emotions...reactions3comments
Today is a Good DayA couple of months ago, I was not shocked when I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I had known something was not right...reactions5comments
Grief and GratefulnessIt is a peculiar thing to experience grief and gratefulness both, at the same time. My daughter and my son-in-law were married...reactions7comments
Tips and Strategies To Help the Medicine Go DownOne of my favorite childhood movies is Mary Poppins. As a child, I enjoyed singing Mary's song, "A spoonful of Sugar" (helps...reactions1comment
Strained Sibling Relationships When a Parent Has Alzheimer'sSince my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2010, I have met many other adult children who have a parent with the...reactionscomments
How You Can Support Family Members on the Alzheimer's JourneyThroughout the 10 years my mom lived with Alzheimer's disease, my dad was her full-time caregiver. Although I helped out as much...reactions3comments
Alzheimer’s Can Be the Start of a New Relationship With Your Loved OneMy mom and I were getting ready to have lunch in the food court at the mall one day. It was really...reactions2comments
Finding Your Caregiving StyleMy wife Kathy has been the primary caregiver for my mother-in-law for years and I have been filling in the gaps with...reactions5comments
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
Benefits of Using Stuffed AnimalsWhen I was growing up, I remember my mom and dad would buy me stuffed animals. I would love on them, care...reactions1comment
"What's in It for Me?"Being a caregiver can be a thankless job. There is so much grunt work. There is all the regular work you do...reactions1comment
