Living

After I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's many people saw me differently. Immediately different. Five seconds after I told them I had Alzheimer's, they perceived me as different. I always joked...

Whenever I hear the latest news about Alzheimer's or learn a new symptom of dementia, I start to feel this nagging fear. It started small but has slowly grown over...

Think about a time you felt belittled or embarrassed by someone. As a kid, specifically as a teenager, I remember how emotions sit so close to the surface that you...

I am sure that many will relate to my story of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. After a very lengthy process of all the "alphabet soup" tests, evaluations, neuro-psychological exams, spinal...

Part of caring for someone with Alzheimer's is wondering when they will need more help. As a caregiver for my mom, who is living with the disease, I know it...

As family caregivers, we all have a natural ability to provide intuitive care. That means having confidence and trust in our own instincts and knowing that we are capable of...

"In a world where you can be anything, be kind." This often-touted quote is one that resonates in many circumstances; it can remind you at the moment to hold your...

When I was faced with the agonizing decision of whether it was time to move my mom into senior housing, it was like walking into a new world. This new...

When my mom was living with Alzheimer's, I never reached out for help or support from anyone. I never went to a therapist or looked for a support group. I...

One thing I love most about long summer days is their slowness; the ease with which the minute hand creeps around the clock is luxurious. Cookouts are a common theme...

Raising children is an adventure filled with many conversations you never thought you'd have. In the past week alone, I've found myself talking about why we shouldn't chop the dog...

Grieving is one of the most difficult processes that any person can go through. When someone close to you is mourning, it can be hard to know how to best...

It's after 11:30 pm. Most of the house is dark, save one, the bathroom. You can hear the owls hooting. The bedtime routine now takes at least 45 minutes, and...

In 2020, the Dementia Society of America® expanded its long-standing Dementia Unplugged™ programming to include its ARTFul Insights™ initiative, funding the exceptional ARTZ Philadelphia team to plan and produce it...

After my grandma moved to the supportive housing complex she now lives in, we had high hopes that she would get out more and have different people around. This has...

I'm a big Brene Brown fan. If you haven't checked her out, she's a shame researcher and author of several books that help people to live full, authentic lives. One...

I was a caregiver to both of my parents, who had Alzheimer's and other medical conditions. My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease right around the time I was diagnosed...

Aging in place is a phrase we hear often. While we often hear it in reference to people being able to stay in their homes as they age, my friend...

After caring for my mom for more than 10 years, I've learned some surprising things about caregiving. I have found that if you can focus on the positive aspects of...

There are many factors to consider while trying to decide about a loved one with Alzheimer's continuing to drive. Besides the actual mechanics of driving, there are legal issues as...