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...reactions2comments
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
Silver Alert: Locating Vulnerable AdultsOn the morning of June 4, 2022, I got a social media notification that our local police service was searching for a...reactionscomments
Letting Hospice In: A Daughter's Perspective on Her Journey with Hospice CareMy father’s hospice journey came with many ups and downs. From the moment we got the call that things had changed to...reactions5comments
The Joy of Caregiving: Refueling My Passion After a DecadeAfter caring for my mom for more than 10 years, I've learned some surprising things about caregiving. I have found that if...reactionscomments
How to Exist Outside Your Caregiver Role (and Lose The Guilt)If you are anything like me then you may feel that your life can often be consumed by your role as a...reactionscomments
You Can Rewrite Your Own StoryIn the story of my life, I've always felt like I was living one of failure, followed by redemption. It started with...reactionscomments
The Impact of Caregiving on Your Health and Well-BeingBeing a caregiver can be an incredibly rewarding experience. However, it can also be incredibly challenging, not only for those in your...reactions2comments
Superwoman Syndrome: The Reality of Alzheimer's CaregivingLook up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a… caregiver suffering from Superwoman Syndrome. Can you relate to...reactionscomments
5 Tips for Traveling with Someone who has Alzheimer'sAs someone living with Alzheimer's, I can tell you that traveling with dementia can be hard, especially depending on the stage. Families...reactions1comment
Is It Safe for My Loved One With Alzheimer's to Drive?So much of navigating caring for someone with dementia is balancing safety and independence. Asking someone to stop driving is a frightening...reactions1comment
Traveling with Alzheimer'sTraveling with a loved one with Alzheimer's can be frustrating for everyone. Planning is key in helping to make trips tolerable. Pack...reactions9comments
Traveling Alone With Alzheimer'sIt's that time of year when people will be traveling for vacations with family and friends. As a person with Alzheimer's traveling...reactions1comment
Is It Safe for My Loved One To Travel Alone?A year ago, my mom moved states away from her childhood home to live with me and my family. She is in...reactions4comments
A Daughter's Perspective: Navigating DenialMy mom was in her early 60s when we first began noticing the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. While we...reactions1comment
Beyond Denial: Anosognosia and Alzheimer's Disease"The doctors do not know what they are talking about. I don't have Alzheimer's disease!" This probably sounds familiar to some of...reactions4comments
