Navigating Alzheimer's: Battling Brain FogI have been struggling in my attempts to share my thoughts. Alzheimer's has a way of scrambling my brain so much that it becomes difficult for me to sift through...reactions2comments
Grief and GratefulnessIt is a peculiar thing to experience grief and gratefulness both, at the same time. My daughter and my son-in-law were married in the beautiful mountains of Colorado earlier this...reactions4comments
Faith, Caregiving, and Hope: Navigating Alzheimer's with Grace and Love"For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 New King James Version. That is a good verse for me. If I walked by sight, I would freak...reactions1comment
Alzheimer's Book Club: True BizI could feel the relief in my shoulders melting down my back as I listened to the description of February's video call with her mother, a deaf woman living with...reactions1comment
Overcoming My Obstacles to CaregivingIn January of 2017 my youngest child turned 18 years old. I thought this would be the end of my caregiving responsibilities. Oh sure, there would be the occasional parental...reactions7comments
Bidet: Yea or Ney?We have been trying to take advantage of technology around us to better care for my mom who lives with us and is living with Alzheimer's disease. Really, we are...reactionscomments
Is AI the Future of Alzheimer's Diagnostics?Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming part of healthcare decisions. AI-based algorithms can help diagnose and treat many medical conditions. They work better than doctors at many tasks. The US...reactions1comment
Co-Caregiving: Helping My Wife Help Her MomI have picked up my game around the house and beyond. When you have an elderly mother-in-law with Alzheimer's disease and a new puppy in the house there is a...reactionscomments
Just Like a Normal Human BeingAs a person living with Alzheimer's I am often asked to share my personal experiences in living with this dreaded disease. I enjoy talking with others as I hope that by...reactions14comments
In-Home Physical Therapy for MomMom has lost a lot of weight and walks really slowly and sometimes has trouble with her balance. I am concerned that she has lost some muscle mass along with...reactions1comment
When You See Something, Try Your Best to Do SomethingMy neighbor's wife is bravely facing Alzheimer's. I often see them taking walks, a routine that brings them a sense of normalcy. It's heartwarming to witness them enjoying the fresh...reactionscomments
The Importance of a Caregivers HealthYour loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and you step up or are thrust into being their caregiver. Their health journey becomes yours. It can become all consuming. If...reactionscomments
Caregiving: A True Act of LoveMuch has been written, sung, photographed, filmed, orated about the beautiful word "love." People love pizza, television shows, sports teams, vacation destinations. People love each other. Often that love is...reactions1comment
Assisting With CommunicationI am a highly functional person living with Alzheimer's disease. If you are around me for a short period of time, you probably wouldn't know I have it. I am...reactions3comments
Tips for Jugging Caregiving and a JobBalancing a full-time job while being a caregiver was a juggling act I managed for 12 years as I cared for my mom with early-onset Alzheimer's. Between work commitments and...reactionscomments
Coaching Through My Alzheimer's CaregivingI have always loved sports. Ever since I was a kid, if I could keep score then I wanted to play. Growing up in California, I played baseball year round...reactionscomments
When the Day Finally Arrived, It Was a Family AffairI always felt that there was a chance that my father would wander away, but never as far as he did. Dad must have become fascinated by a bird taking...reactions1comment
Pros and Cons of A Loved One Moving into a Senior HomeWhen my Mom had to move into a senior home, it was not an easy decision. There was a lot of information but it seemed to come from one of...reactions2comments
Thinking Through the Unthinkable: "The End" of Alzheimer'sThinking through the unthinkable - those words fill me with dread. I have cared for my mom for 10 years. I tackle every new twist, turn, and setback. I keep...reactions1comment
Caregiver Tips: What's in your Bag?Ever since I was a teenager, I have carried a rather large pocketbook with me. With its ability to hold a range of items, this bag became a symbol of...reactions5comments