Finding Joy in Art: ARTZ PhiladelphiaHow many times has a beautiful image of a sunset or mountain peak left you speechless? Or you hear the crescendo of...reactionscomments
What Is Dementia-Informed Care?Dementia impacts nearly 50 million people worldwide. People living with dementia may have complex care needs. The focus in average care might...reactions5comments
Living With Alzheimer’s: What to Expect on the JourneyAnyone affected by Alzheimer’s disease knows how challenging and debilitating it can be, especially as the condition advancesreactions2comments
Listen to What Your Body NeedsSpending a wealth of your time caring for someone else, perhaps multiple others takes a lot out of you as a person...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
Location Disorientation: Finding "Home"This week my grandma moved to supportive housing. It has overall been a very smooth and successful transition — our phone rings...reactionscomments
The Fast and the Slow of It AllI don't like to linger over many things. I'm not a wine person, so I don't sip and savor. I'm a Diet...reactionscomments
1 Million Dollars and 1 Phone CallSometimes, I go throughout my day as though circumstances were different. Specifically, as though my grandparents have not passed and are, in...reactions1comment
Watch Your LanguageI love words. Why do we say what we say? What do our words really mean? They can reveal a lot about...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Words: Communication Skill ChangesIt was a sad day in our house. After three years of weekly sessions with the most encouraging and helpful speech pathologist...reactions1comment
The Traveling Dementia CaregiverOur family recently got to take a trip to the tropics and we had it all worked out. We timed it so...reactions1comment
Grandma Forgets SometimesThis is a phrase our family often uses over the holidays. Our grandchildren are young - ages 2 and 5. Our son...reactions1comment
The Dreaded Moment: Revoking a Driver's LicenseOne day, Poppop ran away. Never have I ever thought that I would say that about my Poppop, but he did. My...reactions2comments
The "D" WordOur house hunt has been long. All the people who hated their houses decided it was prime time to sell, and I...reactions2comments
Idle Hands: Calming the Chaos with DistractionsIf you’re a caregiver, chances are good that you are familiar with that old “idle hands” saying. Whenever Daddy was hospitalized, he...reactions5comments
Tackling Daily Tasks with the Help of In-Home CareMy grandma moved into an assisted living facility just over a year ago. It hasn't all been smooth, but it's been helpful...reactionscomments
Meal Preparation with Alzheimer'sA month or two ago, a friend shared a delightful peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe - seriously, they're the best. While...reactions3comments
Top Articles of 2021: Readers' ChoiceWith each year we encounter amazing people with amazing stories who share them openly and honestly. To commemorate the successes and learnings...reactionscomments
Obsessions, Observations, and Broken RecordsMom has been diagnosed with dementia for a few years now. She has always been observant. She was the original "Squirrel!" person...reactionscomments
What Do You Fear Most About Alzheimer's?From the moment we first recognize the symptoms in ourselves or our loved ones, it's difficult not to fear what lies ahead...reactionscomments
