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
Accepting Caregiving Help From My KidsMy husband and I have been married for over 30 years. When you say your I do's, you can't imagine what your...reactionscomments
How to Start the Search for a Senior HomeMoving into a senior home is a big decision for everyone. And for those living with dementia, the need for a transition...reactionscomments
Why Are People With Alzheimer's Resistant to Bathing?As Alzheimer's or dementia progress, people with these conditions may need help with personal hygiene. One task they may need help with...reactionscomments
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
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
Conservatorships and DementiaYou've likely heard of the term "conservatorship," maybe from the Britney Spears scandal that started in the late 2000s when she was...reactions1comment
Please Don't Talk About My Loved One in Front of My Loved OneOne time during my mom's journey with Alzheimer's, I helped my dad take her to a family party. I was sitting on...reactionscomments
My Favorite Bathroom Products That Help Me Care for My MomAs my mom's Alzheimer's disease has progressed, she needs more help these days with her activities of daily living. I help her...reactions6comments
The Last Stages of Alzheimer's: Oral HealthCaring for a loved one who is living with dementia can be an incredibly challenging experience as the disease progresses and its...reactions1comment
Moving to Senior Housing Can Improve Quality of LifeThere are a lot of difficult decisions to make when caring for someone with Alzheimer's. When is it not safe to drive...reactionscomments
Menopause and Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer's disease is most common in people over age 65. We also know that Alzheimer's disease is more common in women than...reactionscomments
Dignity and Alzheimer's: A Community ExperienceIt's 12:14 pm on Sunday, my mother-in-law sits with a college student talking about everything in her way. We are at church...reactions1comment
Tips to Stop Toxic Positivity and Cultivate Emotional RespiteAs family caregivers to loved ones living with Alzheimer's, we often put our emotional needs aside to prioritize the health and well-being...reactionscomments
Community Views: Tips on Using Nonverbal Cues for Better CareCommunication becomes challenging when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. Thinking beyond words is essential. Using the senses, such as touch...reactionscomments
Preserving My Mom's Dignity: Respecting Her PerspectiveIt's easy to get all business like when there is so much to do for your loved one (LO) living with dementia...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Isolation That Follows an Alzheimer's DiagnosisIt is common for people living with Alzheimer's disease to feel alone in their journey. The symptoms are hard to bear, and...reactionscomments
Aging is Cool: Thinking Positively About Getting Older Can Prevent DementiaMy family of 5 moved into a new house just before my mom who lives with Alzheimer's disease moved in with us...reactions1comment
How I Wish We Handled My Grandfather's DiagnosisIt took a while in my family to find a new rhythm once Alzheimer's was a part of the equation. Questions and...reactions1comment
Tips for Eating Out at RestaurantsMy mom and dad used to like to go out to eat every Friday for a fish fry - it was their...reactions13comments
