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
Talking To Teenagers About Alzheimer’sWhen I was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, my first thought was of my kids. I was surprisingly calm when I...reactions2comments
Navigating Dementia-Related Behaviors at an EventAt some point, everyone has felt stress about attending a social event: Where is it? Who will be there? What am I...reactions4comments
My Top 5 Children Storybooks About Alzheimer'sHave you ever wanted to find a book on Alzheimer's for children? Has locating books on the subject been a challenge? Do...reactions3comments
Carrie's Diagnosis Story: From Darkness to AcceptanceIn this interview, community member, Carrie, shares her experience being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, coping with her new diagnosis, support, and advice for...reactions4comments
The Impact of Routine DisruptionsI was working on this article when Hurricane Helene came roaring through the south. I don't live where the hurricane came in, but...reactionscomments
Making the Transition to Alzheimer's CaregiverGetting an Alzheimer's diagnosis from a loved one is generally distressing to the entire family. Alzheimer's disease is a chronic mentally and...reactionscomments
How to Decorate Your Home for DementiaThe dementia-friendly decor trend I am loving right now is all about making your home feel more inviting. Soft colors, warm lighting...reactions2comments
Driving With Alzheimer's 101I have Alzheimer's, and I still drive. I told my husband when I was diagnosed that if I encountered problems driving, I...reactions7comments
Please Meet Me Where I AmMany of us with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis know that this disease changes us. It is inevitable. We fight for it as long...reactions3comments
Dignity and Alzheimer's: A Community ExperienceIt's 12:14 pm on Sunday, my mother-in-law sits with a college student talking about everything in her way. We are at church...reactions1comment
Helping Your Loved One with Alzheimer's Maintain Their Dignity and IndependenceHave you ever stopped to think about when was the last time your loved one did something? Like, when was the last...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
