"We Are Home": Responding to a Loved One's Request to Go HomeHave you ever been at home with your loved one who has Alzheimer's when they tell you they want to go home?...reactionscomments
Making the Holidays Dementia-FriendlyThe holiday season is full of joy for many but can present extra difficulties for people living with dementia. What used to...reactions1comment
Be Careful What You Wish ForI have heard them called "surgery prayers." Those are the prayers you pray for patience or resilience or to lose weight or...reactions2comments
Navigating With Humor: “Maybe Your Brain Just Didn’t Update That File”Today as we were leaving my grandma's after putting up some new hummingbird decals on her window, I glanced down at her...reactions1comment
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life of a Dementia CaregiverI have a planner that I try to keep a log of my caregiving duties. I started this because I was so...reactions1comment
Mindfulness Practices for the Millennial CaregiverThey say nothing is 100 percent... But I am 100 percent certain I can reduce your overall stress level with just a...reactionscomments
How to Assist Your Loved One With Eating a MealA common issue many caregivers face is getting their loved ones to eat. There may come a time when your loved one...reactionscomments
Step by StepThey say that the mind living with Alzheimer's disease is like having a zipper that has missing teeth. You can zip it...reactions1comment
Cherishing Memories: Memory Books for Alzheimer's PatientsI first learned about the positive benefits of using a memory book while pursuing my degree as an occupational therapist in college...reactions3comments
Talking To Teenagers About Alzheimer’sWhen I was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, my first thought was of my kids. I was surprisingly calm when I...reactions2comments
Get What You Can, Can What You Get, Then Sit On Your CanThis is an odd life philosophy, and at first, glance sounds greedy, but I suppose I am greedy for time with my...reactions2comments
Caregiving Is Only a Season of Your LifeWhen I was caring for my mom, who had Alzheimer's, I would sometimes get angry and resentful for having to put my...reactions1comment
Add It to the List: Self-CareEvery day, caregivers attempt to complete a long list of tasks: meals, laundry, hygiene, and more. All of this is usually just...reactions8comments
Firearm Safety and DementiaIf you or a loved one has Alzheimer's or dementia, you may have considered safety issues. These include driving and changes to...reactions5comments
Caregiver Tips: The Case for Oral HygieneFrom an early age, we're told to brush our teeth twice a day to prevent cavities. Then when we get a bit...reactionscomments
The Importance of Boundaries in CaregivingBeing a family caregiver is a rewarding but demanding role. To avoid burnout, it's important to set boundaries with your loved ones...reactionscomments
Coping with Ambiguous Loss Caused by Alzheimer'sHas your loved one with Alzheimer's changed so much that you barely recognize them anymore? Is it hard to reconcile the person...reactionscomments
Tackling Daily Tasks with the Help of In-Home CareMy grandma moved into an assisted living facility just over a year ago. It hasn't all been smooth, but it's been helpful...reactionscomments
Walking the Path Toward a World Without Alzheimer'sAt the time of this writing, I've just checked the top 30 rankings for communities that host Walks to End Alzheimer's throughout...reactionscomments
