The Benefits of Speech Therapy for People with Alzheimer'sI was with Mom at a hearing aid appointment and saw a poster for speech therapy for when you have trouble finding...reactions2comments
Speech Therapy and Alzheimer's Disease: What is the Role?When you or your loved one is first diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, you may be given a list of suggested therapies: physical...reactions2comments
Is it "Normal" Age-Related Memory Loss or is it Dementia?Senility was a term often used to describe confusion and was believed to be a "normal" process of aging and memory loss...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Disease Quiz: Test Your KnowledgeAlzheimer’s disease is a progressive and irreversible brain disease that slowly eradicates memory and cognition. There are several different types of dementia...reactions1comment
The St. Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) ExamMedical advances mean adults are living longer than before. In an aging population, dementia is more prevalent. And more people with dementia...reactionscomments
Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Caregiver?My husband is my caregiver. My husband is not a caregiver. There is a difference. I am not telling a tale out...reactions1comment
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends"I get by with a little help from my friends" ... I borrowed that line from a Beatles song, but it is...reactions3comments
Finding An In-Home Care Provider on the InternetWhen my mom came to live with me and my family a year ago, I knew I would need help but couldn't...reactionscomments
Ways to Cope When Caregiving Gets ToughCaregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's is a grind. The grueling physical needs and emotional grief on top of the rest...reactionscomments
Picking Your Battles as a Dementia CaregiverI've cared for my mom who lives with dementia full-time for about 4 years, and I learn something new every day. I’ve...reactions16comments
Tips for Coping with Caregiver CriticismCaregiving is one of the hardest roles to play in life and it can be made even more difficult by the naysayers...reactions3comments
Caregivers Helping CaregiversCaregiving for a loved one with dementia can be lonely and isolating. When I started full-time caring for my mom with Alzheimer's...reactions2comments
Reduplicative Paramnesia: Is This a Symptom of Alzheimer's?A 70-year-old woman believed that 2 identical houses were located at the same address. She maintained that both homes have the same...reactions1comment
Community Views: Treating People With DignityLiving with a disease like Alzheimer's greatly impacts a person's dignity. Over time, they cannot stay alone, struggle to care for their...reactionscomments
Beyond the Alzheimer’s Disease Process: Treating People With DignityAlzheimer's disease slowly began to change every aspect of both of my parent's lives. Quite honestly, every aspect of my life too...reactions1comment
When Our Loved One's Pass After a Long Battle With Alzheimer'sI am writing this article, because I honestly wish I had an article like this when my parents passed. Both of my...reactions9comments
6 Tips for When Circumstances Leave You as a Solo Alzheimer's CaregiverSometimes events in life just happen and we find ourselves in a position that we never dreamed we would be in. Both...reactions4comments
Cherishing Memories: Memory Books for Alzheimer's PatientsI first learned about the positive benefits of using a memory book while pursuing my degree as an occupational therapist in college...reactions3comments
Coloring Through Life With Alzheimer'sOn July 27, 2022, I celebrated the third anniversary of my mom's passing. It was a day that was both sad and...reactions2comments
Moving On: The Transition from Assisted to Supportive LivingAging in place is a phrase we hear often. While we often hear it in reference to people being able to stay...reactions1comment
