"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 few years later, my mom moved into a... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 how they are doing, and who is going... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 the non-profit sector. Funny thing is that I... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trending Caregiver Practices for Self-CareAre you a family caregiver who is feeling mentally and physically drained lately? Taking care of a family member can be challenging. As a caregiver for over 10 years, I... By Nikki Nurse6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My World With Alzheimer's: A Trip to the Grocery StorePeople ask me what it is like to live with Alzheimer's. My common response is, "I have good days and bad days." So, let's talk about a bad day. I... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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. Katrina bashed the Crescent City with hammering blows... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 I would care to admit, quite frankly. I... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 have difficulty recognizing someone's facial expression or facial... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 Long Island back to Buffalo where we lived... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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. Losing the freedom to live alone. Losing the... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making Memories With PoppopMy Poppop's house sits at the corner of Virginia and Finley Avenues. It will always be his house. It is the house in front of which I learned how to... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Top 3 Cringe-Free-Feeling Gifts (Caregivers Can Ask For)What's a full-time job with no breaks, no vacation days, and no official work hours? Have you guessed yet? Okay, here's another clue, it's a round-the-clock gig full of sleepless... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 of family, medical, or military reasons. FMLA is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Happy HolidaysWe had not seen my brother in almost 2 years. I was worried that if he didn't come for Christmas, who knows what mom would be like by the next... By Kathy Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Exist Outside Your Caregiver Role (and Lose The Guilt)If you are anything like me then you may feel that your life can often be consumed by your role as a caregiver. Maybe you feel an overwhelming sense of... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helping Others Help ThemselvesAs we age, we see more of our friends and family struggling with health issues. Unfortunately, many times that is a diagnosis of some type of dementia. Since I was diagnosed... By Kris Bakowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Alzheimer's Caregiving: My Biggest Fears and How I Overcome ThemI have a confession to make - sometimes, I don't feel like I know what I am doing. My management classes in graduate school taught me nothing about caring for... By Scott Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Caregiver Hack That Makes My Loved One With Dementia's Life (and Mine) BetterCaring for someone with dementia can be tough. It's a daily battle against a disease that robs our loved ones of their personality, independence, and memories. As a family caregiver... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thanksgiving: More Than TurkeyThanksgiving is more than a holiday. It's more about being thankful for what you have and who you have, and holding on to the moments and memories - making connections... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Festive Tree: Embracing All Seasons With Alzheimer'sMy grandma recently moved into a long-term care home following an infection, and a stay in a rehabilitation hospital. Despite her quarantine for the initial weeks followed by a respiratory... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments