Meet Andy, My Dad: The Man I Lost to Alzheimer'sWhen we hear the words Alzheimer’s or dementia, some pretty sad thoughts come to mind. Loss is a big one. The person's...reactions2comments
When the Past Calls: Letting GoSome time after Daddy’s dementia diagnosis, a couple of old family friends contacted me online. They were looking to contact Daddy and...reactions1comment
My Experience With Fundraising During a PandemicI don’t know about you all, but by this time in the year I’m usually halfway or more to my fundraising goal...reactionscomments
Dealing With Lasting Effects of Brain TraumaDaddy's spiral into dementia wasn't a slow ride. It was a fast, loose, and off-the-rails tailspin. It wasn't a gradual decline. It...reactionscomments
Losing Our Loved One to Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer’s disease is ...horrible. It’s horrible for the person. The loss is beyond our comprehension. I think of my dad and how...reactions1comment
The Millstones of Alzheimer’s: Becoming Worse as the Disease ProgressesWhile children’s achievements are often recognized as milestones, I measure the quality of life declines due to Alzheimer’s instead as millstones. To...reactionscomments
Wake Up and Smell the Memories: Using Scent to RememberHave you ever been walking along and a smell comes wafting by that instantly takes you to another place and time? I’m...reactionscomments
FDA Approves Tauvid® To Help Diagnose Alzheimer’s DiseaseOn May 28, 2020, the FDA approved Tauvid (flortaucipir F18) to image "tau pathology." Tau pathology is a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease...reactions1comment
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine DevelopmentMany of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be...reactionscomments
10 Goals to Support People with Alzheimer’sWhile I sit here trying to think about how the rest of the year will unfold, I'm focused on Alzheimer's disease. This...reactionscomments
Finding a New Normal While Keeping HopeSome people walk into your life and forever change the fabric of who you are. You can mark that date down on...reactionscomments
Choices, Choices, Choices: Facing Decision Fatigue with Alzheimer'sI saw a story once about President Obama - he had two different colored suits, blue and grey, to choose from. He...reactions3comments
Alzheimer's and Bathing: Tips for Bathing and Personal HygieneAs your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses, you may find that certain tasks become more challenging for them to accomplish. Bathing or showering...reactions1comment
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you...reactionscomments
Sundown Syndrome: No Rest for the WearyMerriam-Webster defines sundown syndrome as "a state of increased agitation, confusion, disorientation, and anxiety that typically occurs in the late afternoon or...reactionscomments
How Jobs, Hobbies, and Schools Became IdentitiesIt was always extremely important to me to spend time with my grandparents. At a young age, my mom instilled that this...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
The Nursing Home DecisionMoving your loved one with Alzheimer's to a nursing home is one of the hardest, most painful decisions you will ever have...reactions1comment
Stuck in the Middle“Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am, stuck in the middle with you!” That seemed the...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
