Navigating Caregiver Guilt When Wishing for an End to SufferingHave you ever found yourself wishing for your loved one's death? Maybe not specifically for their death, but for an end to...reactions2comments
What to Do When a Loved One with Dementia Keeps Repeating OutfitsMy mom has always been a stylish lady. Even after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia, she still enjoyed putting on makeup...reactions4comments
Music, Patterns, & MemorySo, I have this party trick. It comes in really handy when my third graders are studying the states. I can spout...reactions2comments
How Music Can Help With Alzheimer’s CaregivingAs a caregiver for my mom over the last 10 years, I am always humbled when I receive the compliment, "You make...reactions20comments
What Is It Like To Live With Alzheimer’s Disease?What is it like to have Alzheimer’s? The following are some words that people I know who have the disease use to...reactions3comments
Communicating with Alzheimer's: Why the Word 'Remember' HurtsThis is a difficult article for me to write—not because there are no words, but because words can cause pain. My intent...reactions11comments
How Occupational Therapy Helps When Living with Mid-Stage Alzheimer'sA study looked at the quality of life for people living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. The researchers checked how people...reactions4comments
Alzheimer's vs Parkinson's Dementia: Key Differences ExplainedAs we or our loved ones age, we may be prone to memory loss and confusion. These problems can stem from many...reactions25comments
Pros & Cons of Memory Care HomesI don’t know about you, but I never thought I’d have a loved one who would need to move to a nursing...reactions3comments
The Joy of Holding HandsI remember, as a young girl, holding my father's hand. Holding Dad's hand made me feel safe. As I grew older, our...reactionscomments
6 Caregiver Tips for Calming Alzheimer’s AgitationCaring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be a challenging job. With time, most caregivers learn ways to help calm and...reactions8comments
NOW CLOSED - Better Together Giveaway for Alzheimer’s Patients and CaregiversThe Better Together Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Facing a journey with Alzheimer’s or dementia often feels like...reactions1comment
Hanging Up My Scrubs: Coping With Career Loss After an Alzheimer's DiagnosisMy objective for the day was to undertake a difficult task. I took my scrubs out of my closet today, and as...reactions5comments
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
How I Use Television to Engage My Loved OneFor most of her adult life, television has been my loved one’s main source of entertainment. Whether it was soap operas, crime...reactions1comment
A Different Perspective on Alzheimer'sAlzheimer’s is polarizing in many different ways. It is experienced differently by the person diagnosed, the family, and the friends. Either you...reactionscomments
Navigating Alzheimer's Mental Fatigue: A Personal StoryI have been struggling to share my thoughts. Alzheimer's has a way of scrambling my brain so much that it becomes difficult...reactions2comments
Getting Started: Identifying Your Caregiver ResourcesWhen I first became my mom's caregiver in 2011, I was lost in the caregiving sauce! The doctors and neurologists at the...reactionscomments
My Dementia Diagnosis: A Personal Story of Early-Onset CTEFor this article, we interviewed Steven Barbieri. Steven is an AlzheimersDisease.net community member who is sharing what it is like to be...reactionscomments
Finding New Purpose While Coping With Alzheimer’s DepressionLife has been "life-ing." I have had a significant increase in anxiety and depression. This often leaves me secluded and unwilling to...reactions2comments
