Grief and GratefulnessIt is a peculiar thing to experience grief and gratefulness both, at the same time. My daughter and my son-in-law were married in the beautiful mountains of Colorado earlier this... By Holly Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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. If I walked by sight, I would freak... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 with her mother, a deaf woman living with... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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. Oh sure, there would be the occasional parental... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 is living with Alzheimer's disease. Really, we are... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is AI the Future of Alzheimer's Diagnostics?Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming part of healthcare decisions. AI-based algorithms can help diagnose and treat many medical conditions. They work better than doctors at many tasks. The US... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 new puppy in the house there is a... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Just Like a Normal Human BeingAs a person living with Alzheimer's I am often asked to share my personal experiences in living with this dreaded disease. I enjoy talking with others as I hope that by... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 she has lost some muscle mass along with... By Kathy Matheny4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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. It's heartwarming to witness them enjoying the fresh... By Nancy Craker-Yahman5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 becomes yours. It can become all consuming. If... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caregiving: A True Act of LoveMuch has been written, sung, photographed, filmed, orated about the beautiful word "love." People love pizza, television shows, sports teams, vacation destinations. People love each other. Often that love is... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Assisting With CommunicationI am a highly functional person living with Alzheimer's disease. If you are around me for a short period of time, you probably wouldn't know I have it. I am... By Kris Bakowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Tips for Jugging Caregiving and a JobBalancing a full-time job while being a caregiver was a juggling act I managed for 12 years as I cared for my mom with early-onset Alzheimer's. Between work commitments and... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When the Day Finally Arrived, It Was a Family AffairI always felt that there was a chance that my father would wander away, but never as far as he did. Dad must have become fascinated by a bird taking... By Nancy Craker-Yahman6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pros and Cons of A Loved One Moving into a Senior HomeWhen my Mom had to move into a senior home, it was not an easy decision. There was a lot of information but it seemed to come from one of... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Thinking Through the Unthinkable: "The End" of Alzheimer'sThinking through the unthinkable - those words fill me with dread. I have cared for my mom for 10 years. I tackle every new twist, turn, and setback. I keep... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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 of items, this bag became a symbol of... By Nancy Craker-Yahman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's Not My Loved One, It’s AlAs a journalist and a book nerd, I read a lot. Add in anything regarding brain science and Alzheimer's and you surely have my attention. So I, of course, consumed... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Traveling Alone With Alzheimer'sIt's that time of year when people will be traveling for vacations with family and friends. As a person with Alzheimer's traveling has become tricky. If you are in the... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments