What Kind of a Person Am I Becoming?"Look at the squirrels." And with that the discussion began. My loved one was able to describe what she was seeing in...reactions17comments
The Benefits of Home Hospice Care for Family CaregiversIt can be difficult to know what the best option is when a loved one (LO) is diagnosed with a terminal illness...reactionscomments
Balancing Grief and Gratitude When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer'sWhen my mom was living with Alzheimer's, I constantly struggled with how to appreciate what I still had while also grieving what...reactions3comments
How Does 'Shameless' Depict Alcohol-Induced Dementia?The television show "Shameless" has long been one that I enjoy, the U.S. version that is, though I am curious about the...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Advocacy: Can We Do More?I have an acquaintance who recently moved to a fairly large midwestern city to work on her doctorate. She is studying how...reactionscomments
Advice for the First-Time, Newly Minted Alzheimer's CaregiverWhat would be my first piece of advice for caring for a person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, other than just keep swimming?...reactions1comment
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
Does Vitamin D Affect Alzheimer's Risk or Progression?Vitamin D plays an important role in our health. It helps the body absorb and retain calcium. Calcium helps the body build...reactions1comment
Practicing Compassionate Self-Care While Caring for OthersFamily caregivers are unsung heroes who devote their time and energy to care for their loved ones. Whether it's an aging grandparent...reactions1comment
Sounds of SilenceRecently one of my friends told me I had gone "radio silent," meaning she hadn’t heard from me in a while. She...reactions1comment
Role Deprivation as an Alzheimer's CaregiverI have been an Alzheimer's caregiver for my mom in our home for over a decade, so my life looks very different...reactions1comment
Getting Paid to Care for a Loved One With Alzheimer’sAbout 80 percent of people who have Alzheimer’s disease are cared for in their home by their own family members. Caring for...reactionscomments
When You Can’t Find the WordsI thought I made up a word. My husband asked how it was going and why I brought scissors into the bathroom...reactionscomments
Occupational Therapy in Mid-Stage Alzheimer's DiseaseA study was done to test the quality of life of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, prior to and...reactions4comments
The Green Memory Study: Can Seaweed Treat Alzheimer's?There is some promising news of research being conducted for a potential treatment to help in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Oligomannate's...reactions2comments
Watching My Loved Ones' Experience: The A's of Alzheimer's DiseaseMy journey with Alzheimer's disease has been through the eyes of a healthcare professional and a caregiver to both my parents. Through...reactions8comments
Home and Community Based Services for Alzheimer'sAging in place, at home, is a common goal. People with Alzheimer's and their loved ones are no different. As the person...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
Circadian Rhythm: The Relationship Between Sleep and Alzheimer'sAs you age, your body changes. One thing that happens as you get older is your sleep patterns tend to be different...reactionscomments
Altoida Digital Neuro Signature: Alzheimer’s Predictive ToolUnderstanding cognitive (thinking) ability is important for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease. Early detection can help find mild cognitive impairment (MCI). MCI...reactionscomments