Making Memories With PoppopMy Poppop's house sits at the corner of Virginia and Finley Avenues. It will always be his house. It is the house...reactionscomments
Top 3 Cringe-Free-Feeling Gifts (Caregivers Can Ask For)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...reactionscomments
Happy HolidaysWe had not seen my brother in almost 2 years. I was worried that if he didn't come for Christmas, who knows...reactionscomments
How to Exist Outside Your Caregiver Role (and Lose The Guilt)If you are anything like me then you may feel that your life can often be consumed by your role as a...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
Alzheimer's Caregiving: My Biggest Fears and How I Overcome ThemI have a confession to make - sometimes, I don't feel like I know what I am doing. My management classes in...reactionscomments
The Caregiver Hack That Makes My Loved One With Dementia's Life (and Mine) BetterCaring for someone with dementia can be tough. It's a daily battle against a disease that robs our loved ones of their...reactionscomments
Thanksgiving: More Than TurkeyThanksgiving is more than a holiday. It's more about being thankful for what you have and who you have, and holding on...reactionscomments
The Festive Tree: Embracing All Seasons With Alzheimer'sMy grandma recently moved into a long-term care home following an infection, and a stay in a rehabilitation hospital. Despite her quarantine...reactions2comments
Unplug and Reboot: How to Cope With Caregiver BurnoutI have worked in the computer lab of an elementary school for most of my 20 years in education. So, I have...reactionscomments
Preparations for the HolidaysHolidays can bring so much joy to family and friends — but for caregivers, it can also be a lot. Hosting or...reactionscomments
When Our Loved One's Pass After a Long Battle With Alzheimer'sI am writing this article, because I honestly wish I had an article like this when my parents passed. Both of my...reactions9comments
My New Alzheimer's LifestyleI will admit it - for most of my life I have been pretty selfish. I don't mean dangerously so, although you...reactionscomments
The Impact of Caregiving on Your Health and Well-BeingBeing a caregiver can be an incredibly rewarding experience. However, it can also be incredibly challenging, not only for those in your...reactions2comments
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
"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
How to Talk to Your Grandkids About Alzheimer'sI was 13 years old when my Poppop was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I had no idea at the time, of course...reactionscomments
My Experience With ARTZ PhiladelphiaThis week I shared an "Art Experience" through ARTZ Philadelphia in conjunction with the Dementia Society of America. On the last Monday of...reactionscomments
Capturing Alzheimer's Through the Camera LensAlzheimer's is a disease that progresses with time. We had the opportunity to speak with Ashley, a talented photographer, on her experience...reactionscomments
6 Tips to Help Manage Resistance During Dressing TasksGrowing up, my mom and dad were the ones who instilled in me the importance of hygiene. My mom and dad always...reactionscomments
