How To Free Your Mind of Worry When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer'sThere were many times when my mom was living with Alzheimer's that I would find myself in a never-ending spiral of worry...reactions3comments
Coping With Progressing Alzheimer's SymptomsPatience is vital when dealing with a loved one's progressing symptoms of Alzheimer's. Here are some tips on how you can practice...reactionscomments
What in the World is She Thinking?!My mom has been living with her diagnoses of dementia and probable Alzheimer's Disease for a few years now. I have become...reactions1comment
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
Today is a Good DayA couple of months ago, I was not shocked when I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I had known something was not right...reactions5comments
The Time Traveler's Daughter"It's your turn tonight," my son says to my mother. She gently smiles and immediately closes her eyes as we all clasp...reactions1comment
When Dementia Affects DrivingI have always personally equated my driving privilege with my independence. Quite honestly, many of you reading this may also feel the...reactionscomments
Play Ball! And Have a ChatI enjoy watching sports... Socially. I can't tell you too many stats or facts about the teams I watch; unless it's the...reactions1comment
Ask the Advocate: Joy and Purpose Despite Alzheimer'sAll too often, an Alzheimer's diagnosis leaves a person feeling isolated, alone, and scared. Our health leaders considered the question, "What if...reactions1comment
Adult Day Center: Interview with Activities Director, GailAs much as we all enjoy a day on the sofa binge-watching a season or two of a show, it's probably not...reactions3comments
Coping with the Fear of Getting Alzheimer's Myself SomedayHas this ever happened to you? You're in the middle of a conversation with someone when you suddenly forget what you were...reactions2comments
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health Every DayEveryone knows the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle by eating right, exercising regularly, and saving for the future. What many people...reactions1comment
Advocating at the Doctor’s OfficeMy mom is in the early stages of dementia but she has been accompanied by family members at doctor appointments for the...reactions1comment
Deep Breath: Just Make the AskAsking people for money is hard. It's rarely something that you want to do. And it's even harder when you don't have...reactionscomments
Dementia is NOT a Dirty WordDementia is not a dirty word, but there sure is a lot of stigma around it! Too often, the stigma around dementia...reactionscomments
Managing Expectations of Yourself When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer'sDo you ever find yourself beating yourself up for not being able to accomplish as much as you did before your loved...reactions1comment
Hi, I'm A Millennial CaregiverI recently attended a local caregiver conference and had my three-year-old son in tow. As I looked around the room, I felt...reactionscomments
Your Grief Does Not Mean You're Not GratefulHave you ever felt sad about what you have lost to Alzheimer's and then immediately felt guilty for not being grateful for...reactionscomments
Reclaiming Your TimeHey caregiver, I see you and I know it's hard. We caregivers often don't have time to do anything for ourselves. In...reactionscomments
3 Ways We Can Fight the Fear of Alzheimer'sIt can feel hopeless to hear an Alzheimer's diagnosis. I've heard many people say they'd rather die any other way than get...reactions10comments
