Trending Caregiver Practices for Self-CareAre you a family caregiver who is feeling mentally and physically drained lately? Taking care of a family member can be challenging...reactions2comments
My World With Alzheimer's: A Trip to the Grocery StorePeople ask me what it is like to live with Alzheimer's. My common response is, "I have good days and bad days."...reactions1comment
Looming Like a Hurricane, the Unstoppable Force of Alzheimer'sThe winds swept over New Orleans in the summer of 2005 like a hurricane. In fact, it was a Category 3 hurricane...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Book Club: "We Are the Brennans"I took a rest day recently to dive into a book that had been sitting on my book shelf for longer than...reactionscomments
Prosopagnosia (Facial Blindness) and Alzheimer’s DiseaseDid you ever wonder why your loved one or patient with Alzheimer's disease has difficulty recognizing their loved ones? Or why they...reactions3comments
Road Trip With MomI recently went on a road trip with my husband, son, his girlfriend of one year, and my mom. We drove from...reactionscomments
Finding Independence in a Senior HomeWhen people imagine senior homes, they can typically only think of losing freedoms. Losing the freedom to live in your own home...reactionscomments
Making Memories With PoppopMy Poppop's house sits at the corner of Virginia and Finley Avenues. It will always be his house. It is the house...reactionscomments
Top 3 Cringe-Free-Feeling Gifts (Caregivers Can Ask For)What's a full-time job with no breaks, no vacation days, and no official work hours? Have you guessed yet? Okay, here's another...reactionscomments
Requesting FMLA for Alzheimer's CaregiversThe Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a law that allows you to go on temporary leave from your job because...reactionscomments
Happy HolidaysWe had not seen my brother in almost 2 years. I was worried that if he didn't come for Christmas, who knows...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
Helping Others Help ThemselvesAs we age, we see more of our friends and family struggling with health issues. Unfortunately, many times that is a diagnosis...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Caregiving: My Biggest Fears and How I Overcome ThemI have a confession to make - sometimes, I don't feel like I know what I am doing. My management classes in...reactionscomments
The Caregiver Hack That Makes My Loved One With Dementia's Life (and Mine) BetterCaring for someone with dementia can be tough. It's a daily battle against a disease that robs our loved ones of their...reactionscomments
Thanksgiving: More Than TurkeyThanksgiving is more than a holiday. It's more about being thankful for what you have and who you have, and holding on...reactionscomments
The Festive Tree: Embracing All Seasons With Alzheimer'sMy grandma recently moved into a long-term care home following an infection, and a stay in a rehabilitation hospital. Despite her quarantine...reactions2comments
Unplug and Reboot: How to Cope With Caregiver BurnoutI have worked in the computer lab of an elementary school for most of my 20 years in education. So, I have...reactionscomments
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
Preparations for the HolidaysHolidays can bring so much joy to family and friends — but for caregivers, it can also be a lot. Hosting or...reactionscomments
