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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
5 Ways for Setting Boundaries in CaregivingIn the early stages of Alzheimer's, it can be difficult to set limits with your loved one. But as their condition progresses and they become more dependent on you for...reactions6comments
Signs You May be Suffering from Caregiver BurnoutBeing a caregiver to those who have dementia and Alzheimer's disease is an extremely emotional task, specifically for a loved one, of which a majority of caregivers are, in addition...reactions3comments
Creating Boundaries to ThriveCan I bring up something a little controversial? I want to chat about boundaries. So often they get a bad rap. If I'm honest, I have often struggled with saying...reactions2comments
Community Views: Caregivers Working (or Not Working) TogetherAn Alzheimer's diagnosis often causes a shift in family dynamics. Ideally, family members work together to meet their loved one's changing needs. However, it can be an overwhelming task as...reactionscomments
Accepting Changes with Eating in Late-Stage Alzheimer'sWhen my mom was in the later stages of Alzheimer's disease, it was a challenge to find foods that she was still able to eat. She had begun having more...reactionscomments
The Weight of Past MemoriesWe have recently completed a move that has been in the works for over a year. We have boxes upon boxes that I meticulously wrapped and taped. Now I have...reactionscomments
Occupational Therapy's Role with Early-Stage Alzheimer'sA study in the Journal of Gerontology recognized occupational therapy (OT) as being an effective force in helping a person with Alzheimer's disease to manage their occupational performance. Occupational performance...reactionscomments
