Prosopagnosia (Facial Blindness) and Alzheimer’s Disease...Did you ever wonder why your loved one or patient with Alzheimer's disease has difficulty recognizing their loved ones? Or why they have difficulty recognizing someone's facial expression or facial...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How to respond to our LO’s...Saw this on another page n wanted to share! So very valuable to keep in mind: 1. Never ARGUE, Instead AGREE. 2. Never REASON, Instead DIVERT. 3. Never SHAME, Instead...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivingCopingAwareness
Road Trip With Mom...I recently went on a road trip with my husband, son, his girlfriend of one year, and my mom. We drove from Long Island back to Buffalo where we lived...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nancy Craker-Yahman...Nancy Craker-Yahman is an educator with years of international teaching experience. She resides in Massachusetts with her family and is a current teacher mentor supporting university students through their final...
How do you navigate getting your loved one to various appointments?...A disruption in schedule can wreak havoc on a day. But what happens when you must schedule an appointment for your loved one? Whether it be a doctor's appointment, a...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Finding Independence in a Senior Home...When people imagine senior homes, they can typically only think of losing freedoms. Losing the freedom to live in your own home. Losing the freedom to live alone. Losing the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making Memories With Poppop...My Poppop's house sits at the corner of Virginia and Finley Avenues. It will always be his house. It is the house in front of which I learned how to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Top 3 Cringe-Free-Feeling Gifts (Caregivers Can Ask For)...What's a full-time job with no breaks, no vacation days, and no official work hours? Have you guessed yet? Okay, here's another clue, it's a round-the-clock gig full of sleepless...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Requesting FMLA for Alzheimer's Caregivers...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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have you taken FMLA to care for your loved one with Alzheimer's disease?...FMLA allows employees to go on leave for up to 12 work weeks in a year. This leave is unpaid but you are able to keep your health benefits during...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesCaregivingResources
Happy Holidays...We had not seen my brother in almost 2 years. I was worried that if he didn't come for Christmas, who knows what mom would be like by the next...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Exist Outside Your Caregiver Role (and Lose The Guilt)...If you are anything like me then you may feel that your life can often be consumed by your role as a caregiver. Maybe you feel an overwhelming sense of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Helping Others Help Themselves...As we age, we see more of our friends and family struggling with health issues. Unfortunately, many times that is a diagnosis of some type of dementia. Since I was diagnosed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Alzheimer's Caregiving: My Biggest Fears and How I Overcome Them...I have a confession to make - sometimes, I don't feel like I know what I am doing. My management classes in graduate school taught me nothing about caring for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Everybody needs somebody! Who do you rely on?...It's no secret that Alzheimer's disease can often be isolating for those individuals diagnosed and caregivers. After you or a loved one was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, who did you turn...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyNewly Diagnosed
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 personality, independence, and memories. As a family caregiver...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Recovering from being startled?...A member asked this question on Facebook. I'm hoping other members will be able to provide feedback for him. -"I wish I could connect with others who have come back...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDepressionPatientCopingTips & Advice
Thanksgiving: More Than Turkey...Thanksgiving is more than a holiday. It's more about being thankful for what you have and who you have, and holding on to the moments and memories - making connections...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Festive Tree: Embracing All Seasons With Alzheimer's...My grandma recently moved into a long-term care home following an infection, and a stay in a rehabilitation hospital. Despite her quarantine for the initial weeks followed by a respiratory...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Unplug and Reboot: How to Cope With Caregiver Burnout...I have worked in the computer lab of an elementary school for most of my 20 years in education. So, I have been witness to every tech problem from the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
