Alzheimer's Advocacy: Can We Do More?I have an acquaintance who recently moved to a fairly large midwestern city to work on her doctorate. She is studying how...reactionscomments
Beyond the Alzheimer’s Disease Process: Treating People With DignityAlzheimer's disease slowly began to change every aspect of both of my parent's lives. Quite honestly, every aspect of my life too...reactions1comment
Compassionate Caregiving Strategies for Family AdvocatesProviding care for a loved one can be rewarding but can also be demanding and time-consuming. The stress of neglecting self-care and...reactionscomments
See Me - Not My DiseaseAfter I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's many people saw me differently. Immediately different. Five seconds after I told them I had Alzheimer's...reactions4comments
My Greatest Fear as a Dementia CaregiverWhenever I hear the latest news about Alzheimer's or learn a new symptom of dementia, I start to feel this nagging fear...reactions1comment
Does Vitamin D Affect Alzheimer's Risk or Progression?Vitamin D plays an important role in our health. It helps the body absorb and retain calcium. Calcium helps the body build...reactions1comment
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
Medication Experience: Do What Is Right for YouI am sure that many will relate to my story of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. After a very lengthy process of all...reactions10comments
Why a Move to Senior Housing Can Be the Best and Safest ChoicePart of caring for someone with Alzheimer's is wondering when they will need more help. As a caregiver for my mom, who...reactions3comments
Unlocking Your Intuitive Caregiving PowersAs family caregivers, we all have a natural ability to provide intuitive care. That means having confidence and trust in our own...reactionscomments
Watching My Loved Ones' Experience: The A's of Alzheimer's DiseaseMy journey with Alzheimer's disease has been through the eyes of a healthcare professional and a caregiver to both my parents. Through...reactions7comments
Choose Kindness"In a world where you can be anything, be kind." This often-touted quote is one that resonates in many circumstances; it can...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
