Eating Tips to Improve Your Loved One's MoodIf you're a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's, you know that one of the most common challenges is trying to keep your loved one in a good mood. There are... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Home Care in Late-Stage Alzheimer'sIf your loved one has entered the later stages of Alzheimer's disease, hopefully, you already have home care in place, but if not, it's never too late to start. As... By Lauren Dykovitz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Where Do We Go From Here?I am caring for my 83-year-old mother in our home. I feel funny saying it that way. She, my husband, and I just bought a house together. She is my... By Kathy Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Reach Across the Valley to Where They Are NowThere are times when I've gotten lost in heartbreak. You know the heartbreak to which I'm referring, the long goodbye, mourning those memories we've lost, and grieving the moments you... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Party... Panic?My grandma has recently started getting home care, where health care aides come and remind her to take her pills and help her shower twice a week. It was something... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
4 Easy Ways to Practice Gratitude TODAY!Imagine this: you are at an event, and it's that time again! Time to roll out your gratitude list and give credit where credit is due. "First of all, I... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ways to Cope When Caregiving Gets ToughCaregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's is a grind. The grueling physical needs and emotional grief on top of the rest of life's demands can all wear down a... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
This Is Us - This Is MeAs a person living with Alzheimer's disease, I don't watch television much. I have a hard time following the story and remembering things from week to week. But, there are a few... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Palliative Care Versus Hospice CarePalliative care often gets confused with hospice care. While they provide similar services, they are quite different from one another. Palliative care is specialized medical care that aims to reduce... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Something I'm LearningDo you remember learning to ride a bike? I was terrified, and it took me ages. But I doubt any of us learned without a few scary moments and at... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Watch Your LanguageI love words. Why do we say what we say? What do our words really mean? They can reveal a lot about what's in our hearts and shape what's in... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lessons Learned from Meditating and a Purple PlantThere is this purple plant on my living room window sill. My cousin gave her to me. She's her grandfather's daughter, specifically with her green thumb. The only person I've... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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3 Subtle Signs of Denial You Might Not NoticeOk so here's the thing, denial can be tricky to deal with. The reason being is it's not always easy to identify, and it can be even more difficult to... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Cognitive Reserve - What Is It?One of the concepts discussed in recent Alzheimer's disease research is cognitive reserve. If you have read about cognitive reserve, you may have wondered what it is. And what does... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Erasing the Stigma of Alzheimer's DiseaseWhen I was 12 years old, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had to have surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, all while continuing to manage her household and raise... By Lauren Dykovitz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 often do you apply respect and honor? This... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Where Did That Thing Come From?My grandma greeted us at the door to her apartment and as we entered, my mom commented on the lovely poinsettia on her kitchen table. My mom asked where it... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis and Alzheimer's DiseaseJohn Hardy and Gerald Higgins published their amyloid cascade hypothesis in 1992. Amyloid is a protein that normally is not found in our bodies. But it is found in the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Recognizing My Long Haul GriefMy family and I knew that my Dad, at some point, would die due to Alzheimer's and that some deep feelings were sure to follow. What I did not anticipate... By Frances Eileen McInerney, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments