If You Say "Remember" One More Time...This is a difficult article for me, not because there are no words, but because words can cause pain. My intent in...reactions11comments
Understanding a Loved One With Early-Onset Alzheimer'sMental health professionals teach a skill that is called "therapeutic communication." It encourages the participants to frame their responses in a way...reactionscomments
Words Matter: Thinking Beyond Words SpokenThink about a time you felt belittled or embarrassed by someone. As a kid, specifically as a teenager, I remember how emotions...reactions3comments
Today is a Good DayA couple of months ago, I was not shocked when I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I had known something was not right...reactions5comments
Grief and GratefulnessIt is a peculiar thing to experience grief and gratefulness both, at the same time. My daughter and my son-in-law were married...reactions7comments
Tips and Strategies To Help the Medicine Go DownOne of my favorite childhood movies is Mary Poppins. As a child, I enjoyed singing Mary's song, "A spoonful of Sugar" (helps...reactions1comment
Strained Sibling Relationships When a Parent Has Alzheimer'sSince my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2010, I have met many other adult children who have a parent with the...reactionscomments
How You Can Support Family Members on the Alzheimer's JourneyThroughout the 10 years my mom lived with Alzheimer's disease, my dad was her full-time caregiver. Although I helped out as much...reactions3comments
Alzheimer’s Can Be the Start of a New Relationship With Your Loved OneMy mom and I were getting ready to have lunch in the food court at the mall one day. It was really...reactions2comments
Finding Your Caregiving StyleMy wife Kathy has been the primary caregiver for my mother-in-law for years and I have been filling in the gaps with...reactions5comments
Alzheimer's and Bathing: Tips for Bathing and Personal HygieneAs your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses, you may find that certain tasks become more challenging for them to accomplish. Bathing or showering...reactions1comment
Alzheimer's and Mild Cognitive Impairment: What's the Connection?Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is when someone experiences problems with memory, language, thinking, or planning. These symptoms are greater than the changes...reactions2comments
Common Symptoms of Alzheimer's: Calming Dad's Anger and AgitationI knew very little about how to calm a person with Alzheimer's who was agitated. I knew Dad was agitated a lot...reactionscomments
Benefits of Using Stuffed AnimalsWhen I was growing up, I remember my mom and dad would buy me stuffed animals. I would love on them, care...reactions1comment
"What's in It for Me?"Being a caregiver can be a thankless job. There is so much grunt work. There is all the regular work you do...reactions1comment
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month: Raising AwarenessJune is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! We are very excited about the added attention that is given to Alzheimer's education and...reactionscomments
Talking To Teenagers About Alzheimer’sWhen I was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, my first thought was of my kids. I was surprisingly calm when I...reactions2comments
Changing Behavior: Good Days Versus Bad Days With Alzheimer'sAll of us have good days and bad days. Nailed that job interview? Good day. Having the weather impact your flight, so...reactionscomments
What Is Applied Behavior Analysis and How Can It Help with Alzheimer's?Have you ever wondered why your loved one has suddenly started to have increasing behaviors? "How do I handle this?" you might...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
