Home Care In End-Stage Alzheimer'sYou have probably heard of hospice care during the end stages of Alzheimer's disease, but you may not have considered how home...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
Finding Joy in Art: ARTZ PhiladelphiaHow many times has a beautiful image of a sunset or mountain peak left you speechless? Or you hear the crescendo of...reactionscomments
Making ConversationAs time goes on, many of us see it become more complicated for our loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia to make...reactionscomments
What Is Dementia-Informed Care?Dementia impacts nearly 50 million people worldwide. People living with dementia may have complex care needs. The focus in average care might...reactions5comments
When Your Loved One with Dementia Wants to Wear the Same ClothesMy mom has always been a stylish lady. Even after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia, she still enjoyed putting on makeup...reactionscomments
Listen to What Your Body NeedsSpending a wealth of your time caring for someone else, perhaps multiple others takes a lot out of you as a person...reactionscomments
Comparing Your Alzheimer's Journey to Someone Else'sWhen someone you love has Alzheimer's, it can be a very isolating and lonely journey. It is often helpful to connect with...reactionscomments
Location Disorientation: Finding "Home"This week my grandma moved to supportive housing. It has overall been a very smooth and successful transition — our phone rings...reactionscomments
The Fast and the Slow of It AllI 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...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
Silver Alert: Locating Vulnerable AdultsOn the morning of June 4, 2022, I got a social media notification that our local police service was searching for a...reactionscomments
1 Million Dollars and 1 Phone CallSometimes, I go throughout my day as though circumstances were different. Specifically, as though my grandparents have not passed and are, in...reactions1comment
Coping with Early Symptoms of Alzheimer's: Who's on First?My mom has been a sports fan her whole life. She played basketball when girls' offense and defense just played on half...reactionscomments
Understanding a Loved One With Early-Onset Alzheimer'sMental health professionals teach a skill that is called "therapeutic communication." It encourages the participants to frame their responses in a way...reactionscomments
What Is Applied Behavior Analysis and How Can It Help with Alzheimer's?Have you ever wondered why your loved one has suddenly started to have increasing behaviors? "How do I handle this?" you might...reactionscomments
What I Wish I Had Known When My Mom Was Diagnosed With Alzheimer'sMy mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when I was only 25. At the time, I didn't know anyone who had the disease...reactions3comments
Is It Safe for My Loved One With Alzheimer's to Drive?So much of navigating caring for someone with dementia is balancing safety and independence. Asking someone to stop driving is a frightening...reactions1comment
The Importance of Diversity in Alzheimer's Research ParticipantsDoctors use Alzheimer's research to understand the best way to treat each person. Because differences between people can change the way they...reactionscomments
4 Tips to Delegate Caregiving Tasks and Reduce StressCaregiving is a full-time job that can take a toll on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Many caregivers feel overwhelmed by...reactions12comments
