Navigating Alzheimer's Support GroupsWhen I was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's I looked everywhere for help. I was in my 40s when I was diagnosed and...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Caregiving: Managing Dementia-Related PainIf you are a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer's disease, you know they sometimes have pain. You may think it is...reactionscomments
Occupational Therapy, It HelpsOccupational therapy? Honestly, I had no idea what in home occupational therapy was. My mother-in-law has benefited greatly by her physical therapist...reactions1comment
Creating Memories: Implementing Hands-on Activities With DignityWhile it has been 2 years since my father's passing, I recall vividly navigating his care. His days and nights traveled in...reactions6comments
Going Back Home: Ups and DownsWe recently took a long drive back to Buffalo to see our old home and friends. I packed a week's worth of...reactions1comment
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...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...reactions7comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions16comments
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...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...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...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...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...reactions3comments
Tips for Juggling 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...reactionscomments
