Preserving My Mom's Dignity: Respecting Her PerspectiveIt's easy to get all business like when there is so much to do for your loved one (LO) living with dementia...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Isolation That Follows an Alzheimer's DiagnosisIt is common for people living with Alzheimer's disease to feel alone in their journey. The symptoms are hard to bear, and...reactionscomments
Aging is Cool: Thinking Positively About Getting Older Can Prevent DementiaMy family of 5 moved into a new house just before my mom who lives with Alzheimer's disease moved in with us...reactions1comment
How I Wish We Handled My Grandfather's DiagnosisIt took a while in my family to find a new rhythm once Alzheimer's was a part of the equation. Questions and...reactions1comment
Tips for Eating Out at RestaurantsMy mom and dad used to like to go out to eat every Friday for a fish fry - it was their...reactions13comments
Alzheimer's Advocacy: Can We Do More?I have an acquaintance who recently moved to a fairly large midwestern city to work on her doctorate. She is studying how...reactionscomments
Beyond the Alzheimer’s Disease Process: Treating People With DignityAlzheimer's disease slowly began to change every aspect of both of my parent's lives. Quite honestly, every aspect of my life too...reactions1comment
Compassionate Caregiving Strategies for Family AdvocatesProviding care for a loved one can be rewarding but can also be demanding and time-consuming. The stress of neglecting self-care and...reactionscomments
See Me - Not My DiseaseAfter I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's many people saw me differently. Immediately different. Five seconds after I told them I had Alzheimer's...reactions4comments
My Greatest Fear as a Dementia CaregiverWhenever I hear the latest news about Alzheimer's or learn a new symptom of dementia, I start to feel this nagging fear...reactions1comment
Words Matter: Thinking Beyond Words SpokenThink about a time you felt belittled or embarrassed by someone. As a kid, specifically as a teenager, I remember how emotions...reactions3comments
Medication Experience: Do What Is Right for YouI am sure that many will relate to my story of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. After a very lengthy process of all...reactions10comments
Why a Move to Senior Housing Can Be the Best and Safest ChoicePart of caring for someone with Alzheimer's is wondering when they will need more help. As a caregiver for my mom, who...reactions3comments
Unlocking Your Intuitive Caregiving PowersAs family caregivers, we all have a natural ability to provide intuitive care. That means having confidence and trust in our own...reactionscomments
Choose Kindness"In a world where you can be anything, be kind." This often-touted quote is one that resonates in many circumstances; it can...reactions1comment
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
Caregivers, Get Support Before You Feel Like You Need ItWhen my mom was living with Alzheimer's, I never reached out for help or support from anyone. I never went to a...reactions1comment
Just Keep Chopping: The Search for a CureOne thing I love most about long summer days is their slowness; the ease with which the minute hand creeps around the...reactionscomments
How to Talk to Young Kids About DementiaRaising children is an adventure filled with many conversations you never thought you'd have. In the past week alone, I've found myself...reactions3comments
How to Show Support to a Friend Grieving LossGrieving is one of the most difficult processes that any person can go through. When someone close to you is mourning, it...reactions1comment
