What Senior Housing Is Right for My Loved One With Dementia?When I was faced with the agonizing decision of whether it was time to move my mom into senior housing, it was like walking into a new world. This new... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Caregivers, Get Support Before You Feel Like You Need ItWhen my mom was living with Alzheimer's, I never reached out for help or support from anyone. I never went to a therapist or looked for a support group. I... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Just Keep Chopping: The Search for a CureOne thing I love most about long summer days is their slowness; the ease with which the minute hand creeps around the clock is luxurious. Cookouts are a common theme... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eye Health and Alzheimer's: Navigating the Eye Doctor’s OfficeAlzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. About 6.7 million people over the age of 65 in the United States have Alzheimer's disease. For people between 30 and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Talk to Young Kids About DementiaRaising children is an adventure filled with many conversations you never thought you'd have. In the past week alone, I've found myself talking about why we shouldn't chop the dog... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How to Show Support to a Friend Grieving LossGrieving is one of the most difficult processes that any person can go through. When someone close to you is mourning, it can be hard to know how to best... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Keeping Our Marriage Together While CaregivingIt's after 11:30 pm. Most of the house is dark, save one, the bathroom. You can hear the owls hooting. The bedtime routine now takes at least 45 minutes, and... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dementia Unplugged™: ARTFul Insights™In 2020, the Dementia Society of America® expanded its long-standing Dementia Unplugged™ programming to include its ARTFul Insights™ initiative, funding the exceptional ARTZ Philadelphia team to plan and produce it... By AlzheimersDisease.net Team6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Are You Coming to the Activity?"After my grandma moved to the supportive housing complex she now lives in, we had high hopes that she would get out more and have different people around. This has... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Resilience is the Name of the GameI'm a big Brene Brown fan. If you haven't checked her out, she's a shame researcher and author of several books that help people to live full, authentic lives. One... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Experience Managing a Chronic Condition While CaregivingI was a caregiver to both of my parents, who had Alzheimer's and other medical conditions. My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease right around the time I was diagnosed... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 in their homes as they age, my friend... By Kerri MacKay4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 you can focus on the positive aspects of... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Driving With Alzheimer's 101: Is It Time to Hand Over the Keys?There are many factors to consider while trying to decide about a loved one with Alzheimer's continuing to drive. Besides the actual mechanics of driving, there are legal issues as... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating Dementia-Related Behaviors at an EventAt some point, everyone has felt stress about attending a social event: Where is it? Who will be there? What am I going to talk about? For people with Alzheimer's... By Frances Eileen McInerney, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Embracing Humor, Even When It's Tricky!Humor can be a tricky concept. We all enjoy our own brands of humor, but humor is also very abstract and changes with us as we go through different stages... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Do I Connect With Others Affected by Alzheimer's Disease?Navigating life with or caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease can be overwhelming. This can be an incredibly isolating disease, and it is hard to know where to turn when... By AlzheimersDisease.net Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Benefits of Home Hospice Care for Family CaregiversIt can be difficult to know what the best option is when a loved one (LO) is diagnosed with a terminal illness. It’s often overwhelming and hard to make decisions... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Keep a Loved One With Alzheimer's in Bed at NightSundown can so often be a problematic time for people with Alzheimer's. As darkness sets in, their confusion may increase, and along with it, their feelings of agitation and aggression... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Driving With Alzheimer's 101I have Alzheimer's, and I still drive. I told my husband when I was diagnosed that if I encountered problems driving, I would tell him. Did I do that? Maybe... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments