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In 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...

Being 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...

Can 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...

An 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...

When 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...

We 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...

A 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...

Your resident word nerd is back again! As a journalist, editor, and writer, I spend my days with words. I put pen to paper or fingers to keys every day...

When we begin reading online about Alzheimer's disease, one of the key takeaways is about routine, routine, routine, and how it is important for people living with dementia! But, what...

We moved recently, and we have to start over with all of our medical care. I had finally gotten comfortable with our doctors in Buffalo after a few false starts...

I will never forget the day I was moving into a new apartment and my mom sat on the living room floor with her jacket on and her purse in...

As my husband's Alzheimer's progresses he struggles more and more with certain types of food. I first noticed him having difficulty cutting a piece of pizza rather than picking it...

If we had a nickel for every difficult conversation we needed to have or have tried to avoid, we could put our own rocket into space long before Jeff Bezos...

It is a lot harder to make decisions now. With an Alzheimer's diagnosis, I find that I am always questioning my judgment. Lines become blurred, brain fog sets in, and...

Just about anyone can Google and find the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. What's more, grief can come in many forms as many in this...

All through my childhood and into my young adult life, my parents had a very traditional marriage. My dad worked full time outside of the home and my mom was...

I think we can all agree that music is something everyone can enjoy! It can be an effective tool in connecting with others, but what about those who suffer from...

Caregiving is hard on many levels. Being a caregiver is emotionally, physically, and spiritually exhausting. My husband suffers from early-onset Alzheimer's, diagnosed at age 53, and has advanced to needing...

When you or your loved one is first diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, you may be given a list of suggested therapies for them: physical, occupational, and speech. Speech therapy?! "Isn't...

The most valuable thing in the world to everyone is time. It's why we check our watch when someone is running late. It's why we feel so stressed if we...