One More Day With a Lost Loved OneAuthor Mitch Albom has a quote that says, “But ask yourself this: Have you ever lost someone you love and wanted one more conversation, one more chance to make up...reactions2comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...reactions1comment
Pros & Cons of Memory Care HomesI don’t know about you, but I never thought I’d have a loved one who would need to move to a nursing home or what we now call memory care...reactions1comment
What You Wish People Knew About Alzheimer’sAlzheimer's is a largely misunderstood diagnosis, for many different reasons. In large part, this is because it is not always discussed openly and with honesty. Unfortunately, this leads to many...reactions1comment
Grieving Someone with Alzheimer's Who Is Still AliveDo you remember the last time your loved one called you on the phone? What about the last time your loved one remembered your birthday? Or the last time your...reactions6comments
When Your Alzheimer’s Loved One Is SAD: Dealing with Seasonal Affective DisorderIt’s no secret that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other conditions of dementia share unfortunate connections to depression. As many as 68 percent of people with dementia also experience depression. It’s...reactions3comments
Remembering the Man vs. the DiseaseI am 31 years old. It's been 5 years since my Poppop's passing. He lived with his Alzheimer's diagnosis for 15 years, which means I had 11 years with my...reactions1comment
Where Is the Hope & Optimism in Alzheimer's Disease?Hope is a precious thing. I think the opposite of hope is depression. Resignation. Stagnation. Status Quo. Dust and mothballs. Hope, by contrast, is full of possibilities. You have a...reactions5comments
The "Forgotten" Ones: Children of the CaregiversStuck in the “forgotten” generation. Many find themselves in this “forgotten” generation through no one’s fault, but just as the result of the dynamics of Alzheimer’s disease. You might assume...reactionscomments
A Few of My Favorite Things to Be Grateful ForEver since my grandson, Thomas, was born I have been thinking of my mom. I have been wishing with all my heart that she was still here with us and...reactions1comment
Virtual Fundraising: Getting People On BoardJust about every nonprofit and research group out there is in a bit of a pickle in 2020. Events that typically garner thousands of participants no longer will, because it’s...reactions1comment
The Emotional and Mental Impact of COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions to daily life. Research shows that the pandemic...reactions1comment
Housing & Alzheimer's: Moving On to Create a New HomeAbout 18 months ago, my grandma who is now 85, put her name on the waiting list for an assisted living apartment. My uncle’s step-mom lives in the building, so...reactions3comments
What is the Connection Between Gut Health and Alzheimer's Disease?Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia worldwide. However, there are few treatments for it. Scientists believe that Alzheimer's is caused by clumps of a protein called amyloid-beta...reactions1comment
Remembering Simple Tasks: Let's Go to the Video Tape!My mom used to be a TV remote control gun slinger. While others used to complain about not being able set the time on their VCR, that it would just...reactionscomments
Relief, Loss, and Guilt: A Caregiver's QuarrelEveryone tells you how hard it will be, or they try. People, myself included, try to warn and prepare others for how it will be to lose a loved one...reactionscomments
Love Never Leaves: Remembering My PoppopAs someone who is deeply involved with my local Walk to End Alzheimer's, which consistently takes place in early November, October signifies crunch time. This year, I'm the co-chair for...reactionscomments
How to Guard Against Martyrdom: Making Sacrifices as an Alzheimer's CaregiverCaregivers, family, and friends of those who have Alzheimer’s may choose to make necessary sacrifices in light of their loved one's diagnosis and subsequent descent into the disease. In doing...reactions2comments
Dealing With Dementia: Making the Most of an Alzheimer's DiagnosisTonight, I was settling into my oversized chair with my legs curled under me. I grabbed the remote ready to flip through Netflix to find something to watch, when a...reactions1comment
Losing a Loved One to Alzheimer's: Coping With the GriefAlzheimer's is a horrible disease. I think it's fair to say we would all agree on that one. There are some beautiful moments, but on the whole, we watch our...reactions1comment
