Coaching Through My Alzheimer's CaregivingI have always loved sports. Ever since I was a kid, if I could keep score then I wanted to play. Growing...reactionscomments
When the Day Finally Arrived, It Was a Family AffairI always felt that there was a chance that my father would wander away, but never as far as he did. Dad...reactions1comment
Pros and Cons of A Loved One Moving into a Senior HomeWhen my Mom had to move into a senior home, it was not an easy decision. There was a lot of information...reactions2comments
Thinking Through the Unthinkable: "The End" of Alzheimer'sThinking through the unthinkable - those words fill me with dread. I have cared for my mom for 10 years. I tackle...reactions1comment
Caregiver Tips: What's in your Bag?Ever since I was a teenager, I have carried a rather large pocketbook with me. With its ability to hold a range...reactions5comments
It's Not My Loved One, It’s AlAs a journalist and a book nerd, I read a lot. Add in anything regarding brain science and Alzheimer's and you surely...reactions1comment
Traveling Alone With Alzheimer'sIt's that time of year when people will be traveling for vacations with family and friends. As a person with Alzheimer's traveling...reactions1comment
Sensory Self-Care for CaregiversMy day-to-day looked really different for 12 years of my adult life as a caregiver to my mom who passed in February...reactions6comments
Vacations and Alzheimer's?Our kids are grown up. We have our house in order. Nothing seems to be leaking or falling over. We have a...reactions1comment
The Better to Hear You WithWe know the story of the Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood. "What big ears you have," said Little Red...reactions1comment
Tips and Strategies To Help the Medicine Go DownOne of my favorite childhood movies is Mary Poppins. As a child, I enjoyed singing Mary's song, "A spoonful of Sugar" (helps...reactions1comment
How I Use Television to Engage My Loved OneFor most of her adult life, television has been my loved one’s main source of entertainment. Whether it was soap operas, crime...reactions1comment
5 Tips for Traveling with Someone who has Alzheimer'sAs someone living with Alzheimer's, I can tell you that traveling with dementia can be hard, especially depending on the stage. Families...reactions1comment
What to Look For In A Dementia-Friendly Senior HomeWhen looking for a senior home for your loved one, especially one who lives with dementia, it can be tempting to judge...reactions3comments
All in the Family: Moving Mom Into Our HomePeople wonder what it is like having their loved one with dementia live with them and how it will impact the family...reactions1comment
Caregiving and Sharing ThanksLike many, I've always gravitated toward helping others and providing guidance. So it was no surprise that I became a teacher. I'm...reactionscomments
What Kind of a Person Am I Becoming?"Look at the squirrels." And with that the discussion began. My loved one was able to describe what she was seeing in...reactions17comments
Practicing Compassionate Self-Care While Caring for OthersFamily caregivers are unsung heroes who devote their time and energy to care for their loved ones. Whether it's an aging grandparent...reactions1comment
Sounds of SilenceRecently one of my friends told me I had gone "radio silent," meaning she hadn’t heard from me in a while. She...reactions1comment
Role Deprivation as an Alzheimer's CaregiverI have been an Alzheimer's caregiver for my mom in our home for over a decade, so my life looks very different...reactions1comment
