Living

Do you have a parent who is living with Alzheimer's or dementia? Do you have a strained relationship with your other parent who is caring for them? If so, you...

Being a caregiver can be a thankless job. There is so much grunt work. There is all the regular work you do to keep a household going - you have...

I was 13 years old when my Poppop was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I had no idea at the time, of course. What I knew was that everything in our...

This week I shared an "Art Experience" through ARTZ Philadelphia in conjunction with the Dementia Society of America. On the last Monday of the month, ARTZ Philadelphia shares works from art...

Alzheimer's is a disease that progresses with time. We had the opportunity to speak with Ashley, a talented photographer, on her experience with her dad's Alzheimer's disease and capturing precious...

Growing up, my mom and dad were the ones who instilled in me the importance of hygiene. My mom and dad always made sure I had clean clothes. They spent...

What can I say? I'm protective. A helicopter parent is one who hovers over their kids' lives, ready to swoop in at the slightest hint of danger or discomfort. We...

Being a family caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's can be an incredibly difficult and emotionally draining experience. It is important to remember, though, that you are not alone in this...

Interpersonal relationships are hard, at least, I think so. We all come into them with our own experiences and feelings, and a family is no different. When a diagnosis of...

Oh, if only we got to deal with one firestorm at a time, but disasters seem to come in 3s. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Alzheimer's disease is...

I have been a caregiver for my mother who lives with Alzheimer's for 8 years. During that time she has lived independently at home, then spent a few years with...

When the iconic opening beats of "Jailhouse Rock" tumbled out of the speaker of my phone, his ears would perk up. He knew this one! Maybe there would be a...

Many men take great pride in their facial hair. There are competitions for mustaches and a month-long campaign in November (No-Shave November) that promotes donations to cancer fighting foundations. For...

I remember when my children were very young. One of my constant concerns was centered around the idea of keeping them entertained so that I could accomplish what I needed...

Throughout the 10 years my mom lived with Alzheimer's disease, my dad was her full-time caregiver. Although I helped out as much as I could, I never felt like I...

My husband and I have been married for over 30 years. When you say your I do's, you can't imagine what your life will be like so far down the...

Moving into a senior home is a big decision for everyone. And for those living with dementia, the need for a transition can come up quicker than anyone is prepared...

Sometimes events in life just happen and we find ourselves in a position that we never dreamed we would be in. Both of my parents battled Alzheimer's disease and additional...

You've likely heard of the term "conservatorship," maybe from the Britney Spears scandal that started in the late 2000s when she was placed in an involuntary conservatorship. Over a decade...

One time during my mom's journey with Alzheimer's, I helped my dad take her to a family party. I was sitting on the couch next to my mom when a...