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
When You See Something, Try Your Best to Do SomethingMy neighbor's wife is bravely facing Alzheimer's. I often see them taking walks, a routine that brings them a sense of normalcy...reactionscomments
Self-Care During the HolidaysThe holidays can be a strange and difficult time for many of us, but it may be even more so for family...reactions1comment
A Solo Trip With MomTraveling with a loved one with Alzheimer's disease presents challenges, whether it's traveling to the store or across the country. We have...reactions6comments
Occupational Therapy, It HelpsOccupational therapy? Honestly, I had no idea what in home occupational therapy was. My mother-in-law has benefited greatly by her physical therapist...reactions1comment
Creating Memories: Implementing Hands-on Activities With DignityWhile it has been 2 years since my father's passing, I recall vividly navigating his care. His days and nights traveled in...reactions6comments
Going Back Home: Ups and DownsWe recently took a long drive back to Buffalo to see our old home and friends. I packed a week's worth of...reactions1comment
Navigating Alzheimer's: Battling Brain FogI have been struggling in my attempts to share my thoughts. Alzheimer's has a way of scrambling my brain so much that...reactions2comments
The Things I Do for the Love of Sleep"Shh. Be vewy vewy quiet..." I'm trying not to wake a wanderer. Real talk? Caring for someone with Alzheimer's is very interesting...reactions6comments
Tapping Into the Nuances of Nonverbal CommunicationThe eyes have it! One of the first things that you learn in acting class is the difference between being in front...reactionscomments
What Senior Housing Is Right for My Loved One With Dementia?When I was faced with the agonizing decision of whether it was time to move my mom into senior housing, it was...reactionscomments
When Your Loved One with Dementia Wants to Wear the Same ClothesMy mom has always been a stylish lady. Even after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia, she still enjoyed putting on makeup...reactionscomments
The Worst Day: The Realities of Alzheimer's CaregivingIt's the worst day. The day that they forgot how to do everything on their own. The day that they can't even...reactions1comment
Book Club and Review: The Problem of Alzheimer'sBuckle up guys, this one was a lot. The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into...reactionscomments
Coping with the Fear of Getting Alzheimer's Myself SomedayHas this ever happened to you? You're in the middle of a conversation with someone when you suddenly forget what you were...reactions2comments
Why Won't My Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease Eat Their Food?I was inspired to write this article based on various community members' comments and questions on this topic. Unfortunately, I, too, experienced...reactions2comments
Is It Okay to Tell People About Your Loved One's Alzheimer's Diagnosis?When my mom was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, I went out of my way to avoid telling people about her diagnosis...reactionscomments
Teaching by Example: How to Treat My Loved One With Alzheimer'sThere were many times throughout my mom's battle with Alzheimer's when I became frustrated with the way someone else treated her. Sometimes...reactionscomments
Interview With Jena: My Honey's Diagnosis and Coping With LossJena is a part of the AlzheimersDisease.net community and has first-hand experience with a spouse being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. She...reactions1comment
Alzheimer’s Book Club: Somebody I Used to Know - A MemoirIn a previous Alzheimer's Book Club post, author Lisa Genova, writer of Still Alice, commented and suggested that I read Somebody I...reactions2comments
