Flexibility in Alzheimer's Caregiving: Making CompromisesI used to be a planner. I grew up in the era of "to-do" lists, calendars, day timers, goals, objectives, and plans...reactionscomments
Mid-Life, Mid-Stage CrisisWe have been humming along okay. Mom has been managing pretty well. She can make her grits, dress herself, contribute brokenly to...reactionscomments
My Greatest Fear as a Dementia CaregiverWhenever I hear the latest news about Alzheimer's or learn a new symptom of dementia, I start to feel this nagging fear...reactions1comment
Nitty Gritty, Down and DirtyMy mom has been living with us for almost 10 years - it's hard to believe as I write this. Where does...reactions2comments
Bringing Joy to Your Loved One with Alzheimer'sEarly on in my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I sometimes felt like there was no point in spending time with her or doing...reactions2comments
A Million Ways Not To: Remaining Hopeful in Finding a CureScientists can be some of the most rewarding people to speak to. I know, as a community bonded together by our shared...reactions3comments
Unpacking Ferroptosis: What Does a Build-up of Iron Do to the Brain?New research has discovered a new biological process involved in Alzheimer's disease. This process is called ferroptosis. This may open up new...reactionscomments
"Normal Life" After Full-Time Caregiving: What It Looks Like for MeWhen my mom lived in my home and I cared for her full-time, it felt like it might never end. But a...reactionscomments
Innovations for Safety: Location Tracking DevicesA few years ago, a friend and I tried to figure out a creative solution to give her peace of mind around...reactions1comment
Where Did Dad Wander To?Dad has always lived in the house I grew up in. To be more specific, Dad grew up in the house I...reactionscomments
What Animals Can Give: Animal Therapy to Cope with DementiaI am amazed even today, a couple years later, how perceptive, caring, and loving animals are to those who are sick. My...reactionscomments
When Our Mental Health is AffectedIs there anything you are a bit insecure about? For me, when my mental health is affected, I'm left wondering how I'm...reactions4comments
We Got a Puppy - What Were We Thinking?!Caring for a loved one with dementia is a lot of work. It takes a lot of time. Your day revolves around...reactions1comment
Helping Caregivers - A SMART ApproachAbout 10 years ago I finished my master's degree program in management and leadership with the goal of using it primarily in...reactionscomments
Looming Like a Hurricane, the Unstoppable Force of Alzheimer'sThe winds swept over New Orleans in the summer of 2005 like a hurricane. In fact, it was a Category 3 hurricane...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Book Club: "We Are the Brennans"I took a rest day recently to dive into a book that had been sitting on my book shelf for longer than...reactionscomments
Prosopagnosia (Facial Blindness) and Alzheimer’s DiseaseDid you ever wonder why your loved one or patient with Alzheimer's disease has difficulty recognizing their loved ones? Or why they...reactions3comments
Requesting FMLA for Alzheimer's CaregiversThe Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a law that allows you to go on temporary leave from your job because...reactionscomments
Road Trip With MomI recently went on a road trip with my husband, son, his girlfriend of one year, and my mom. We drove from...reactionscomments
Finding Independence in a Senior HomeWhen people imagine senior homes, they can typically only think of losing freedoms. Losing the freedom to live in your own home...reactionscomments
