Difficult ConversationsIf 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Brain Fog and AllIt 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Grief is Personal: My Five StagesJust 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How My Mom's Alzheimer's Changed Our Family DynamicAll 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Using Music Therapy for Those Living with Alzheimer'sI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Letting GoCaregiving 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Speech Therapy and Alzheimer's Disease: What is the Role?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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Practice Passions: Spend Time Saying YESThe 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Interview with AlzBuddy App DevelopersWe recently had the opportunity to interview the developers of the AlzBuddy app, Rithvik and Vedant. They talked to us about their inspiration for developing this app, how it works...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Alzheimer’s Disease is No PartyThe task or mission of caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease is daunting and consuming. It's a lot like caring for a child, only the kid is growing in reverse...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Self-Care: An Essential Tool for CaregiversIt can be hard to stay positive and take care of yourself when you are a caregiver. Believe me, I get it. You might feel like life is running on...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Allison's Gambit: Interview with Author Dr. Chris PriceWe recently had the opportunity to speak with family physician and author Dr. Chris Price about his new book, Allison's Gambit. Dr. Price talks about the influence Alzheimer's disease had...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living With: Alzheimer's and Caregiving - a Podcast Interview with Pam FarinaI had the honor of interviewing AlzheimersDisease.net contributor and moderator Pam Farina, who became a caregiver for her mom as Alzheimer's disease progressively took away her ability to care for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Caregiver Help: Accepting, Asking, and ArticulatingI came out of my mother's womb crying "I can do it myself!" and have been extremely independent since my first breath. After my 53-year-old husband, Peter was diagnosed with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
It's the Anticipatory Grief for MeIt's the Alzheimer's anticipatory grief for me... And it is exhausting. Seriously. It's true: living with someone who has Alzheimer's dementia is living with loss, that part IS VERY REAL...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Ironman Dan: Battling Early-Onset Alzheimer'sThe editorial team at AlzheimersDisease.net is highlighting people in the Alzheimer's community and their journeys in a series of Instagram interviews. We talked to Dan Jaworski about how being diagnosed...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Take Your Time, CaregiversPicture it. 1990-something. The humid Tennessee classroom buzzes as a metal box pretends to cool and agitate the sticky air. A 9th grade English class commences as students take their...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Has it Passed Yet? Has it Passed Yet?Confession: The last few days I have been refreshing the Pennsylvania General Assembly website like it was Ticketmaster and Penn State student tickets were set to go on sale. (Real...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Helicopter Style of Alzheimer's CaringWelcome to Caregiver - You are Doing Too Much 101. In today's lesson, we will discuss the helicopter style of caring and the importance of taking breaks for self-care as...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Ways to Help as a Long-Distance CaregiverBefore my mom moved to Utah to live with me and my family last year, she was living on her own in California. Being a long-distance caregiver is a strange...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments