When You Care For My Loved One, You Care For MeAmidst the challenges and heartaches of caring for a loved one with dementia, there are also moments of deep joy. I reflected...reactions4comments
"We Are Home": Responding to a Loved One's Request to Go HomeHave you ever been at home with your loved one who has Alzheimer's when they tell you they want to go home?...reactionscomments
Supporting Caregivers: Weekly Phone Calls with Mom and DadThe primary caregiver for a loved one living with Alzheimer's needs support. There are many ways that can be done. Sometimes it...reactionscomments
Communication Strategies for Caregivers: The Art of Asking for HelpBeing the primary caregiver to people with Alzheimer's is a difficult job, especially if you feel like the only person in your...reactionscomments
Managing Expectations of Yourself When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer'sDo you ever find yourself beating yourself up for not being able to accomplish as much as you did before your loved...reactions1comment
Faith, Caregiving, and Hope: Navigating Alzheimer's with Grace and Love"For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 New King James Version. That is a good verse for me...reactions1comment
Alzheimer's Book Club: True BizI could feel the relief in my shoulders melting down my back as I listened to the description of February's video call...reactions1comment
Overcoming My Obstacles to CaregivingIn January of 2017 my youngest child turned 18 years old. I thought this would be the end of my caregiving responsibilities...reactions7comments
Caregiver Tips: What's in your Bag?Ever since I was a teenager, I have carried a rather large pocketbook with me. With its ability to hold a range...reactions5comments
Bidet: Yea or Ney?We have been trying to take advantage of technology around us to better care for my mom who lives with us and...reactionscomments
The Not-So-Obvious Symptoms of Alzheimer'sWhen we think about Alzheimer's symptoms, we often go straight to memory loss or cognitive issues. While these are hallmark features of...reactionscomments
Navigating Alzheimer's Caregiving: We Can Still Have Fun TogetherNo! That seems to be the operative word when you have a loved one with Alzheimer's disease living with you. No means...reactionscomments
Co-Caregiving: Helping My Wife Help Her MomI have picked up my game around the house and beyond. When you have an elderly mother-in-law with Alzheimer's disease and a...reactionscomments
Tips For Caregivers: How To Successfully Plan For More Self-Care MomentsAs caregivers, we often put the needs of others before our own. While this is certainly admirable, it can also lead to...reactions3comments
Caregiving and Sharing ThanksLike many, I've always gravitated toward helping others and providing guidance. So it was no surprise that I became a teacher. I'm...reactionscomments
Creatively Connecting with an Alzheimer's PatientSometimes I look into her eyes and wonder what she is thinking. I ask and get one-word answers or worse yet, something...reactions1comment
In-Home Physical Therapy for MomMom has lost a lot of weight and walks really slowly and sometimes has trouble with her balance. I am concerned that...reactions1comment
The Importance of a Caregivers HealthYour loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and you step up or are thrust into being their caregiver. Their health journey...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Disease: What We Can't SeeWould you call Alzheimer's disease a mental or physical disorder? If you had to choose a descriptor, which one would you choose?...reactions1comment
