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
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
