A Daughter's Perspective: Navigating DenialMy mom was in her early 60s when we first began noticing the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. While we...reactions1comment
Sitting in the Dark, Sitting on the FloorWhen we got home the other night, mom was sitting on a chair in the living room, near the front door. She...reactions4comments
When Worlds Collide, Welcome Them to the NeighborhoodI made a new friend the other day, we'll call her A. She and I had both started new jobs and found...reactions2comments
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Caring for Someone with Alzheimer'sHave you ever tried to prepare yourself for what you thought was the inevitable next big decline for your loved one only...reactions8comments
The Limit Does ExistIt's very hard for me to come to terms with my limitations. Specifically, we are about two weeks away from the end...reactionscomments
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
Alzheimer's Tips: Calming a Loved One Who Is AgitatedCaring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be a tough job. With time, most caregivers learn ways to help calm and...reactions8comments
Setting a Routine Early On with Alzheimer'sIn the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, there are small but noticeable changes in a person's behavior. You may notice that items...reactions2comments
Home Care and Home Health Aides in Middle Stage Alzheimer'sAs your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses from the early stages to the middle stages, you may notice that they require a lot...reactions3comments
Kick, Shuffle, or Otherwise Step it Out!It can be hard to enjoy time with loved ones as their capacity for activities changes. However, one thing that sustains through...reactions2comments
Tips for Helping a Loved One Cope With an Early-Onset DiagnosisIt's hard for family members to see their loved ones with Alzheimer's. I know it was especially hard for me when my...reactions4comments
Feeling Remembered by Surprise MailWintertime - it's cold and bleak, maybe with some snow. Most of us want to stay in and stay warm. I know...reactions4comments
Alzheimer’s Book Club: A Review of The Leisure SeekerIn December, I was blessed to have been introduced to a new piece of fiction that addresses Alzheimer's disease when a book...reactions2comments
Grandma Forgets SometimesThis is a phrase our family often uses over the holidays. Our grandchildren are young - ages 2 and 5. Our son...reactions1comment
Helping Your Loved One with Fidget ActivitiesDementia can be a confusing and scary process for both the person suffering from the disease and their loved ones. You may...reactions3comments
When Is It Time to Move My Loved One Out of Their Home?In the beginning, I was a long-distance caregiver and helped my Mom from states away. Then one day we woke up and...reactions1comment
Finding Joy in the Alzheimer’s Storm"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain." Have you guys ever heard...reactions2comments
Community Views: Tips for New CaregiversFinding yourself in the role of caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's is overwhelming. How do I do this? What do...reactions1comment
Documenting the Alzheimer's Ephemeral: Calling the Birds HomePhotographer Cheryle St. Onge picked up her camera to document detailed, life-like carvings her mother, Carole, created and to distract herself from...reactions2comments
Letting GoLetting go has a lot of different meanings. Since my Alzheimer's diagnosis, I have had to learn to let go of many...reactions2comments
