Call the Midwife: Lessons For Caregivers in Patience & DignityToday I’ve been sinking into my favorite oversized chair while watching Netflix. On a whim, I decided to start a nine-season show over from the beginning. If you are at...reactions1comment
My Wife's Experience with the Montreal Cognitive AssessmentThe Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) has been in the news recently as President Trump boasted about his “acing” of the 30-question test as a measure of his intelligence. Unfortunately, the...reactions2comments
When Words Fail: Overcoming Communication Issues"It's on the tip of my tongue." Do you ever get that “word is on the tip of your tongue” feeling? Or, you go to speak and something entirely different...reactions2comments
Getting Through the 'World's Toughest Race' With Alzheimer'sIn August 2020, Amazon Prime video streaming service premiered a 10-episode reality show called the World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji. The show was hosted by adventurer Bear Grylls. To be...reactions1comment
Base Tough Decisions On Your Loved One's Comfort, Not Your OwnOne of the hardest decisions we had to make during my mom’s ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s was for her to become bedbound. A few months before my mom passed away...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 in that she is definitely a “think out...reactions3comments
What Is It Really Like to Be a Caregiver? Results of the 2020 Caregiving In America SurveyWhen faced with a condition like Alzheimer's disease, many people rely on the help and support of a caregiver. In many ways, the family members, partners, and friends who serve...reactions1comment
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for SupportMillions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report providing care or assistance to someone with a...reactions1comment
There Are Always Lists & Boxes to Check: Taking Time to Slow DownIt’s interesting, that as we grow up, we are in such a hurry. We have so much we want to do. We measure our age in months and then quarters...reactions1comment
Changes in Life's Seasons: Healing From the LossDaddy died four years ago tomorrow. It feels like it was yesterday, and it feels like it was twenty years ago both at the same time. I’m always sure to...reactions3comments
Dad’s Alzheimer’s & My Mental Health JourneyIt’s an understatement to say Alzheimer’s is a difficult disease to live with. It breaks my heart for every person that has to live through this. It also affects me...reactions1comment
Jumping to Conclusions: Thinking of Zebras, Not HorsesThe other day I was connecting with a friend of mine who was having a rather bizarre morning. She was going about her day when her husband reported that someone...reactions3comments
Alzheimer’s Can Be the Start of a New Relationship With Your Loved OneMy mom and I were getting ready to have lunch in the food court at the mall one day. It was really crowded that day, so I decided to have...reactions2comments
COVID-19 and Flu: Similarities, Differences, and How to Protect YourselfAs the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will be like none the world has ever seen. Here in the United States, it is important to...reactions1comment
Music, Patterns, & MemorySo, I have this party trick. It comes in really handy when my third graders are studying the states. I can spout out all fifty states in alphabetical order in...reactions2comments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well. Fatigue can impact every aspect of daily life...reactionscomments
Caregivers Awareness Month Giveaway: Memory Board PosterFor Caregivers Awareness Month 2020, we’re excited to announce that we will be giving away one (1) “Memories From My Life” poster! Caregivers are a huge part of AlzheimersDisease.net’s community;...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 grandmother sounded the alarm among the family members...reactions2comments
The Times, They Are A-Changin’: How Dementia Progresses Over TimeI was listening to Bob Dylan’s anthem for the first time, recently. The first lines got me: Come gather 'round people, wherever you roam Admit that the waters around you...reactions3comments
Community Views: Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer'sLearning that you have Alzheimer's disease may lead to anxiety, worry, and fear. After all, it is hard to know what to do next. It can be scary and overwhelming...reactions1comment