Should You Tell Your Loved One When Someone Has Died?When my mom was in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s, her mom went into the hospital. We told my mom and took...reactions2comments
Dealing With a Misdiagnosis: Anxiety or Alzheimer's?My sister and I first started noticing signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in my mom almost a year before she was...reactionscomments
Who Are You Protecting?No one would ever question the validity of the sentiment that we should protect our loved ones. However, I think it’s pretty...reactions5comments
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
What Are Some Creative Outlets for Coping With Frustration?Besides being a writer, I’m an artist. I paint and illustrate, though not nearly as often as I should. Sometimes, I feel...reactionscomments
Behind the Brave Face: It's Okay to BreakI made it through every day. I took everything in. I listened to every syllable from every doctor. I delegated responsibilities within...reactions1comment
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
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
"Dignity, Always Dignity!": Preserving Dignity for People with Alzheimer'sSingin’ in the Rain is one of my family’s favorite movies. Gene Kelly as Don Lockwood is being interviewed on the red...reactionscomments
We Have Our Good Days & Bad DaysI think all my mom’s days are good days. She is a very positive person when it comes to her outlook on...reactions1comment
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...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...reactions1comment
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...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...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...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...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
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
