Finding Joy in Your Alzheimer's JourneyThroughout my mom's ten-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer's, I would often hear people talk about finding joy in the journey. Quite honestly...reactions1comment
Turning Points: MovingMy grandma celebrated her 86th birthday, ahead of what will be a big couple of months with her. Thankfully, none of us...reactionscomments
The Limit Does ExistIt's very hard for me to come to terms with my limitations. Specifically, we are about two weeks away from the end...reactionscomments
Words To Live By: Advice from My Mom With Alzheimer'sWhen you ask my mom a question, you never know what she is going to come up with. She is an extrovert...reactions3comments
Join the Faces of Alzheimer's Image GalleryAlzheimer's disease looks different for every person and every family. We know that for each individual living with Alzheimer's, there are many...reactions1comment
Walk Day in the Life of the ChairSaturday, November 13, was one of the best days of my life. Bold statement, I know, but it was nonetheless. November 13...reactionscomments
Letting Go: The Idea of Doing Enough for Your Loved One with Alzheimer'sHow many times have you asked yourself if you are doing enough for your loved one? And how many of those times...reactions1comment
Where Do We Go From Here?I am caring for my 83-year-old mother in our home. I feel funny saying it that way. She, my husband, and I...reactions1comment
Reach Across the Valley to Where They Are NowThere are times when I've gotten lost in heartbreak. You know the heartbreak to which I'm referring, the long goodbye, mourning those...reactions1comment
Managing My 'Worrywart' Ways: Research on Anxiety & Cognitive DeclineAnxiety is something I personally struggle with on a daily basis. So, when the headline on my Google alert said that anxiety...reactionscomments
This Is Us - This Is MeAs a person living with Alzheimer's disease, I don't watch television much. I have a hard time following the story and remembering things...reactions1comment
Palliative Care Versus Hospice CarePalliative care often gets confused with hospice care. While they provide similar services, they are quite different from one another. Palliative care...reactions2comments
Lessons Learned from Meditating and a Purple PlantThere is this purple plant on my living room window sill. My cousin gave her to me. She's her grandfather's daughter, specifically...reactions1comment
Cognitive Reserve - What Is It?One of the concepts discussed in recent Alzheimer's disease research is cognitive reserve. If you have read about cognitive reserve, you may...reactions1comment
Loneliness and Its Connection to Alzheimer'sLoneliness and social isolation are serious health risks for older people. Both can increase the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD), dementia...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media do you use to...reactionscomments
Letting Go of Who My Mom WasOne of the challenges of caregiving is letting go of who my mom has been and making space for who she is...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Emotional Challenges of an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Results From Our SurveyAlzheimer’s disease is not an easy diagnosis to accept. For many, it brings fears and challenges, which is only natural given that...reactions2comments
Alzheimer’s Book Club: A Review of The Leisure SeekerIn December, I was blessed to have been introduced to a new piece of fiction that addresses Alzheimer's disease when a book...reactions2comments
