Coping Through the Holidays After Losing a Loved One to Alzheimer’s...The holidays used to be the most wonderful time of the year for me and my mom. We made it into a...reactions2comments
The Journey of Love and Loss in Dementia...Debby came from a home that exudes distrust, paranoia, and criticism. She was determined to be a nurse and accomplished that achievement...reactions2comments
Christmas Moments, Not Memories...Christmas time is extremely challenging, chaotic, and full of surprises! All of the lights, smells, music, and events can put a lot...reactions9comments
The Ghosts of My Holiday Past, Present, and Future...As the holidays approach, I think of Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol. The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future taunt me. Since...reactionscomments
Sharing is Caring. Helping a Neighbor in Need....A neighboring couple has a spouse who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. As I see them take walks, work in the yard...reactions10comments
Coaching Through My Alzheimer's Caregiving...I have always loved sports. Ever since I was a kid, if I could keep score then I wanted to play. Growing...reactionscomments
Growing and Healing With the Changes of the Seasons...Like many, I enjoy listening to the radio in my car. I switched things up the other day and turned the dial...reactions10comments
Is There a Cure for Alzheimer's Disease?...Alzheimer’s disease can be extremely disruptive for both those who live with it and their families. It is hard to watch a...
The Caregiver Hack That Makes My Loved One With Dementia's Life (and Mine) Better...Caring for someone with dementia can be tough. It's a daily battle against a disease that robs our loved ones of their...reactionscomments
When You See Something, Try Your Best to Do Something...My neighbor's wife is bravely facing Alzheimer's. I often see them taking walks, a routine that brings them a sense of normalcy...reactionscomments
The No Good Long Very Bad Day...First, last week I had oral surgery, which, as a person with Alzheimer's is extremely difficult and made me very anxious! After...reactions15comments
Alzheimer's Caregiving: Managing Dementia-Related Pain...If you are a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer's disease, you know they sometimes have pain. You may think it is...reactionscomments
Molli Rothseid, PhD...Molli was previously a health leader on AlzheimersDisease.net. Molli Rothseid holds a PhD in Gerontology from University of Southern California (USC), where...
Amy Matthews...(Amy Matthews)was previously a health leader on alzheimersdisease.net. Amy has worked exclusively in the field of Alzheimer’s and related dementia disorders for...
Self-Care During the Holidays...The holidays can be a strange and difficult time for many of us, but it may be even more so for family...reactions1comment
A Solo Trip With Mom...Traveling with a loved one with Alzheimer's disease presents challenges, whether it's traveling to the store or across the country. We have...reactions6comments
The Long Goodbye...1970’s we took care of Grama for 6 yrs of Alzheimer’s. I was diagnosed a year and a half ago with it...reactions2comments
Mystery Solved...People think because I have Alzheimer's that, I don't know anything! Recently, we hired a housekeeping service and let our beloved housekeeper...reactions2comments
How Common Is Alzheimer's Disease?...Alzheimer's disease is a type of brain disease that causes difficulty remembering things, confusion, and behavioral changes. Alzheimer’s disease is the most...
Falls: An Early Warning Sign of Dementia...Dementia is a group of symptoms that mark the decline of the brain. These symptoms can interfere with a person's ability to...reactions2comments
