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When I first became my mom's caregiver in 2011 I was lost in the caregiving sauce! The doctors and neurologists at the time gave my mom her diagnosis and dismissed...

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a law that allows you to go on temporary leave from your job because of family, medical, or military reasons. FMLA is...

You've likely heard of the term "conservatorship," maybe from the Britney Spears scandal that started in the late 2000s when she was placed in an involuntary conservatorship. Over a decade...

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...

How many times has a beautiful image of a sunset or mountain peak left you speechless? Or you hear the crescendo of an orchestra, and you feel like floating to...

Have you ever wondered why your loved one has suddenly started to have increasing behaviors? "How do I handle this?" you might ask yourself. Caregivers often find themselves on the...

Aging in place, at home, is a common goal. People with Alzheimer's and their loved ones are no different. As the person with Alzheimer's declines, it becomes harder for them...

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder. It affects memory, thinking, and learning and is the most common form of dementia. Symptoms worsen over time. Eventually, they impact your ability to...

If you or a loved one has Alzheimer's or dementia, you may have considered safety issues. These include driving and changes to the home. But have you thought about gun...

My grandma moved into an assisted living facility just over a year ago. It hasn't all been smooth, but it's been helpful to have meals and housekeeping services provided. My...

As you age, your body changes. One thing that happens as you get older is your sleep patterns tend to be different. You could also have a decline in brain...

Medicaid and Medicare are two separate government-run programs in the United States. They provide insurance coverage for people who meet specific criteria. Any form of fraud, waste, and abuse of...

As much as we all enjoy a day on the sofa binge-watching a season or two of a show, it's probably not really the ideal way to spend all of...

Senior citizens can be easy targets for scammers. The COVID-19 pandemic has left them even more vulnerable. Over the last 2 years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen an...

First and foremost, welcome to the club that no one ever wants to be part of. Alzheimer's can feel overwhelming, especially when you or a loved one has been recently...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be a tough job. With time, most caregivers learn ways to help calm and comfort their loved ones. To find out which...

This answer may surprise you: When asked what has the greatest influence on my role as a caregiver. I say my mom's home healthcare aide. Let me tell you, I...

Have you been considering looking into home care for your loved one with Alzheimer's, but you aren't sure what that actually looks like? Is your loved one still in the...

Wills, power of attorney, guardianship - I thought I knew most all there was to know about these legal matters - after all, I've watched my fair share of legal...

When we're wading through the complicated legal and financial paperwork for our loved one with dementia, there is so much jargon. Making sense of all the pieces of dementia care...