Letting Go: The Idea of Doing Enough for Your Loved One with Alzheimer'sHow many times have you asked yourself if you are doing enough for your loved one? And how many of those times have you answered no and then proceeded to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Living with Alzheimer's and Its Impact on My Mental HealthYou read a lot in the media these days about mental health. Athletes are taking time away from their game to focus on their mental health. Business people are taking...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Beginner’s Guide to Legal Terms in Dementia CareWills, power of attorney, guardianship - I thought I knew most all there was to know about these legal matters - after all, I've watched my fair share of legal...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You Can Rewrite Your Own StoryIn the story of my life, I've always felt like I was living one of failure, followed by redemption. It started with a profession in fashion with a new promotion...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making Sense of Legal and Financial Jargon in Dementia CareWhen we're wading through the complicated legal and financial paperwork for our loved one with dementia, there is so much jargon. Making sense of all the pieces of dementia care...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Feeling Alone Amongst Your Peers? Find a Support GroupI was in my late 20s when my Dad was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. As the oldest of 3, this meant my youngest sibling was barely out of college...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Overthinking Your Decisions as an Alzheimer's CaregiverWhen it comes to making decisions about your loved one's care - there's a lot to think about. You want to make sure you are doing what's best for your...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Power of Gratitude: What it Means and Why it Matters to YouGratitude is more than simply saying "thank you." Gratitude has amazing powers and the ability to shift us from focusing on the negative to appreciating the positive. As a caregiver...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Are You Doing?This question is so different from "How are you?" When people come up to me and ask "How are you doing?" I think they really want to know versus when...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Gifting Tips for Loved Ones Living with Alzheimer'sIt's the most wonderful time of the year again! The holidays are near and whether you have a loved one who is living with Alzheimer's disease or not, it can...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Occupational Therapy in Mid-Stage Alzheimer's DiseaseA study was done to test the quality of life of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, prior to and after an occupational therapy intervention in mid-stage Alzheimer's...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Many Layers of Grief When a Loved One Has Alzheimer'sAt the beginning of my mom's battle with Alzheimer's, I felt like a crazy person. My mood was so up and down. I cried all the time over the littlest...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Emotional Hurricanes: Staying CenteredI've had an emotional few days. That's an understatement. I've had some "sitting on the bathroom floor crying" kinds of days. The holidays are hard. There are always a million...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Never Say NeverMy mom has been living with us since 2012 after my dad passed. I didn't want her to live alone. She wasn't crazy about that idea either. Two weeks after...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caregivers Need a Paperwork Power TeamThe Avengers, the X-Men, the Ninja Turtles. They all knew they were better in a team. Caregivers are often tasked with getting the legal and financial jumble of paperwork in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Harm in Feeling Sorry for YourselfMy mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when I was only 25 years old. I got engaged to my husband just a few days later. The first thing I did without...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Balance in Life as a CaregiverThey say you can't pour from an empty cup, and that's definitely true in my life as a caregiver. It's so important to find the balance and give yourself grace...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating the Paperwork for DementiaYour loved one is starting to have symptoms of dementia or maybe just received a diagnosis. What do you do now? Caregivers are often tasked with getting the legal and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Focusing On What Your Loved One Can Still DoIf you were to sit down and write a list of all the things your loved one with Alzheimer's can no longer do, I bet you would have no problem...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Alzheimer's Disease Brings UncertaintyThere are so many things, memories, health questions, financial questions, that are affected by Alzheimer's disease. The timetable for the progression of the disease is a huge question mark. You...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments