Reigniting Purpose and Expanding My CommunityLife has been "life-ing." I have had a significant increase in anxiety and depression, which leaves me rather secluded and unwilling to...reactions2comments
Tapping Into the Nuances of Nonverbal CommunicationThe eyes have it! One of the first things that you learn in acting class is the difference between being in front...reactionscomments
My Mom's Experience With Amyloid Beta Plaque TherapyMy family members and I all noticed some changes in my mom's memory, particularly her short-term memory. She would ask the same...reactions7comments
Perspective Shift to Include Loved One With Dementia in Social GatheringsThe holidays and celebrations are a wonderful time to gather with friends and family. There is shopping and planning, cooking and cleaning...reactionscomments
Preventing Dehydration in Loved Ones With Alzheimer's DiseaseIf you are a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer's disease, you want to provide the best care possible for your loved one...reactions3comments
Coping With Alzheimer's Symptoms: Visual ClutterEnvironmental clutter with those battling Alzheimer's disease is an often-discussed topic. You can easily find many articles that focus on the safety...reactions4comments
Humility and Caregiving as a ManArchie Bunker, Jerry Lewis, and Rambo - what do they have in common? These were a few of the more common male...reactions3comments
Getting Started: Identifying Your Caregiver ResourcesWhen I first became my mom's caregiver in 2011 I was lost in the caregiving sauce! The doctors and neurologists at the...reactionscomments
Taking Back My Health When My Mom Moved OutCaregivers, when was the last time you went to a health appointment for yourself? If you are like me, chances are most...reactionscomments
Grateful for Dad's Yellow CapAs a caregiver to my father during his years of living with Alzheimer's disease, he was still always up for an outing...reactionscomments
Flexibility in Alzheimer's Caregiving: Making CompromisesI used to be a planner. I grew up in the era of "to-do" lists, calendars, day timers, goals, objectives, and plans...reactionscomments
Mid-Life, Mid-Stage CrisisWe have been humming along okay. Mom has been managing pretty well. She can make her grits, dress herself, contribute brokenly to...reactionscomments
The Different Types of Dementia: A Deep DiveDementia is a condition that is common among older adults. This condition involves the loss of cognitive function. That means it is...reactionscomments
Balancing Caregiving and FriendshipsBeing a full-time family caregiver is a noble responsibility, but it can impact your social life. When you're constantly attending to your...reactions2comments
How Family and Caregivers Can Help Those Living With Alzheimer'sAfter I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I found it hard to ask for help. I never really had to ask for help...reactions3comments
A Million Ways Not To: Remaining Hopeful in Finding a CureScientists can be some of the most rewarding people to speak to. I know, as a community bonded together by our shared...reactions3comments
Unpacking Ferroptosis: What Does a Build-up of Iron Do to the Brain?New research has discovered a new biological process involved in Alzheimer's disease. This process is called ferroptosis. This may open up new...reactionscomments
"Normal Life" After Full-Time Caregiving: What It Looks Like for MeWhen my mom lived in my home and I cared for her full-time, it felt like it might never end. But a...reactionscomments
We Got a Puppy - What Were We Thinking?!Caring for a loved one with dementia is a lot of work. It takes a lot of time. Your day revolves around...reactions1comment
Helping Caregivers - A SMART ApproachAbout 10 years ago I finished my master's degree program in management and leadership with the goal of using it primarily in...reactionscomments
