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
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
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
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
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
Take the Connected Health Survey!In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
