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Dementia impacts nearly 50 million people worldwide. People living with dementia may have complex care needs. The focus in average care might be on schedules or organization. Dementia-informed care –...

My mom has always been a stylish lady. Even after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia, she still enjoyed putting on makeup every day, wore matching outfits and coordinating shoes...

Spending a wealth of your time caring for someone else, perhaps multiple others takes a lot out of you as a person. Your own needs go to the back burner...

When someone you love has Alzheimer's, it can be a very isolating and lonely journey. It is often helpful to connect with others who are going through their Alzheimer's journey...

This week my grandma moved to supportive housing. It has overall been a very smooth and successful transition — our phone rings less... Because she is busy! We went to...

I don't like to linger over many things. I'm not a wine person, so I don't sip and savor. I'm a Diet Coke person. I am thirsty. I don't want...

There were many times throughout my mom's battle with Alzheimer's when I became frustrated with the way someone else treated her. Sometimes, it was someone we ran into at the...

On the morning of June 4, 2022, I got a social media notification that our local police service was searching for a woman living with Alzheimer's disease. The woman had...

Sometimes, I go throughout my day as though circumstances were different. Specifically, as though my grandparents have not passed and are, in fact, sharing in my everyday life as they...

My mom has been a sports fan her whole life. She played basketball when girls' offense and defense just played on half the court. If they keep score, she watches...

Mental health professionals teach a skill that is called "therapeutic communication."  It encourages the participants to frame their responses in a way that states how they personally feel. "I feel"...

Have you ever wondered why your loved one has suddenly started to have increasing behaviors? "How do I handle this?" you might ask yourself. Caregivers often find themselves on the...

My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when I was only 25. At the time, I didn't know anyone who had the disease or had a loved one with the disease...

So much of navigating caring for someone with dementia is balancing safety and independence. Asking someone to stop driving is a frightening, mountainous request. To many older adults, it represents...

Doctors use Alzheimer's research to understand the best way to treat each person. Because differences between people can change the way they respond to a drug, diversity in research is...

Caregiving is a full-time job that can take a toll on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Many caregivers feel overwhelmed by the amount of work they have to do...

It has been an interesting experiment living with my mom in my adulthood. I think it's different than having my adult son live with us. Is it, though? I'll have...

Many of you may be familiar with the Alzheimer's Association. This national non-profit organization supports those who have Alzheimer's disease and all other dementia with a 24/7 helpline and support...

I've always been a sentimental person, and the things in my life hold memories of cherished experiences. As a caregiver for my mom, who lives with Alzheimer's, I especially want...

This is a difficult article for me, not because there are no words, but because words can cause pain. My intent in sharing this information is to help others going...