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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
