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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
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...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...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...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...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...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
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
