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
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...reactions1comment
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and makes up 60-80 percent of dementia diagnoses. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with...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
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...reactions1comment
Retaining Dignity in Final Stages of Alzheimer's: Managing MealtimeThe final stage of Alzheimer's often brings a decline in eating and activity. It is not uncommon for those who have been...reactions1comment
Managing Daily Tasks as Alzheimer's ProgressesA number of years ago we really started to notice that Mom was having a more difficult time starting and completing daily...reactions4comments
Making Sense of Legal and Financial Jargon in Dementia CareWhen we're wading through the complicated legal and financial paperwork for our loved one with dementia, there is so much jargon. Making...reactions1comment
Maintaining Dignity Throughout the Progression of Alzheimer'sHave you ever thought about giving your loved one dignity in their care? As they progress in the stages of Alzheimer's, how...reactionscomments
A Beginner’s Guide to Legal Terms in Dementia CareWills, power of attorney, guardianship - I thought I knew most all there was to know about these legal matters - after...reactionscomments
The Many Layers of Grief When a Loved One Has Alzheimer'sAt the beginning of my mom's battle with Alzheimer's, I felt like a crazy person. My mood was so up and down...reactions3comments
