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...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...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...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...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...reactions5comments
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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Choose Your Words WiselyYour resident word nerd is back again! As a journalist, editor, and writer, I spend my days with words. I put pen...reactionscomments
Managing Routine and Inevitable Changes in RoutineWhen we begin reading online about Alzheimer's disease, one of the key takeaways is about routine, routine, routine, and how it is...reactions2comments
What Do You Say to Your Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease?We moved recently, and we have to start over with all of our medical care. I had finally gotten comfortable with our...reactions3comments
Lesser-Known First Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's DiseaseI will never forget the day I was moving into a new apartment and my mom sat on the living room floor...reactions1comment
Struggles with FoodAs my husband's Alzheimer's progresses he struggles more and more with certain types of food. I first noticed him having difficulty cutting...reactions3comments
Difficult ConversationsIf we had a nickel for every difficult conversation we needed to have or have tried to avoid, we could put our...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
