Practicing Patience: Alzheimer's and the Importance of EmpathyIf I had a nickel for every time I snapped at my mom during the early stages of Alzheimer's, I would be...reactions2comments
Your Loved One Can Still Have a Meaningful Life with Alzheimer'sWhen a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, everything changes. Their life as they once knew it is gone. They are...reactions3comments
Living with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease: Andrea's StoryFor this article, we interviewed Andrea Gallant. Andrea reached out on Facebook to share about her journey with early-onset Alzheimer's. What was...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month: Raising AwarenessJune is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! We are very excited about the added attention that is given to Alzheimer's education and...reactionscomments
The Most Ignored Answer to the Most Asked Question: Dementia TypesAs someone living with Alzheimer’s, I have had the good fortune to tell my story to a lot of people. I have...reactionscomments
My Mom's Alzheimer's Taught Me to Appreciate the Little ThingsBefore my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I never took the time to appreciate all of the beautiful little things life has...reactionscomments
Memories, Mental Health, and Miscommunication Part 1: My Daughter's GraduationMy roles as Mom to twenty-somethings, wife going on thirty-something years, and daughter for fifty-something years often has me caught squarely in...reactions1comment
Moving to a New Home With Alzheimer's DiseaseWhat was I thinking? My mom was happy. She was content. Her surroundings were familiar. What am I doing moving her across...reactionscomments
3 Ways to Connect with Your Nonverbal Loved OneOne of the hardest things to deal with during my mom’s Alzheimer’s battle was when she became nonverbal in the last few...reactionscomments
It's All In the Notes: Music That Brings MemoriesThe other day I was explaining to my partner why I am such a huge fan of Bob Seger. Slight pause for...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Stigma and Finding SupportGrowing up, I remember my mother making small Christmas trees out of styrofoam balls and toothpicks. She dipped them in green paint and...reactions1comment
Alzheimer's Is Like a Box of Chocolates...We can picture Forest Gump sitting on that park bench, saying to no one in particular, “Life is like a box of...reactionscomments
Home Modifications for Alzheimer's DiseaseMany caregivers prioritize keeping a loved one with Alzheimer's at home. The challenge becomes keeping your loved one safe in their home...reactionscomments
Responding to Questions About a Loved One with Alzheimer's"How's your mom?" At the beginning of my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I hated being asked this question. I never knew how to...reactions1comment
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactionscomments
The Favorite Visitors: Animals and Alzheimer's DiseaseEspecially in these pandemic times, we all love when we’re able to have safe visits in person with our loved ones. Virtual...reactions14comments
The Cost of Forgetting with Alzheimer'sOur plates are full. We are stressed. We are busy. Where did we put our keys? Where are my glasses? What was...reactionscomments
What Words Can Say: Writing Test to Predict Alzheimer'sI enjoy writing. (She said, as if that’s not obvious to someone who is currently reading something I wrote.) Not only do...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Expecting the Unexpected: Surprises Along the Alzheimer's JourneyThere can be personality changes with Alzheimer's disease. My gregarious grandfather who had the best, most contagious laugh became very quiet. We...reactionscomments
