Are blood based biomarkers beneficial?...Hi everyone. There’s been a lot of promising studies around Blood based bio markers in accurately predicting the presence of Alzheimer’s in a person. I was curious to see what...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
Your Valuable Input for Caregiving Research...Hello Everyone, I am a graduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles. Currently, I am working on a research project focused on the future of dementia caregiving, a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsCaregivingFriends & Family
The St. Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) Exam...Medical advances mean adults are living longer than before. In an aging population, dementia is more prevalent. And more people with dementia require earlier testing and intervention. Primary care doctors...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preparations for the Holidays...Holidays can bring so much joy to family and friends — but for caregivers, it can also be a lot. Hosting or not hosting, there are a bulk of preparation...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Our Loved One's Pass After a Long Battle With Alzheimer's...I am writing this article, because I honestly wish I had an article like this when my parents passed. Both of my parents had the Alzheimer's diagnosis, and battled through...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
'Tis the Season: Surviving the Holidays As A Caregiver...I love the holiday season. Christmas was celebrated big in my family growing up, and my mom and I had a tradition of decorating the tree together and setting up...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
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, take drives through the neighborhood, and stop by...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Changing Behavior: Setting Realistic Routines...There are so many things about Alzheimer's disease that can be challenging. Constant changes and decision making can leave individuals and caregivers overwhelmed. One way to ease that stress is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What's next after a diagnosis? Visualization of the dementia progression scale...Hi! I"m new here, I was a carer for my mother 24/7 for 7 years and worked with other carers to help the most vulnerable. The journey continues as my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & Advice
My New Alzheimer's Lifestyle...I will admit it - for most of my life I have been pretty selfish. I don't mean dangerously so, although you may have to ask my family about that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impact of Caregiving on Your Health and Well-Being...Being a caregiver can be an incredibly rewarding experience. However, it can also be incredibly challenging, not only for those in your care, but for yourself as well. It is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Your Caregiver Parent: Navigating a Strained Relationship...Do you have a parent who is living with Alzheimer's or dementia? Do you have a strained relationship with your other parent who is caring for them? If so, you...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
"What's in It for Me?"...Being a caregiver can be a thankless job. There is so much grunt work. There is all the regular work you do to keep a household going - you have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How to Talk to Your Grandkids About Alzheimer's...I was 13 years old when my Poppop was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I had no idea at the time, of course. What I knew was that everything in our...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What are good ways to listen to music?...Many of our loved ones benefit from listening to music. Whether it be with headphones or old school record players, what works best for you and your loved one for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCaregiving
My Experience With ARTZ Philadelphia...This week I shared an "Art Experience" through ARTZ Philadelphia in conjunction with the Dementia Society of America. On the last Monday of the month, ARTZ Philadelphia shares works from art...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Capturing Alzheimer's Through the Camera Lens...Alzheimer's is a disease that progresses with time. We had the opportunity to speak with Ashley, a talented photographer, on her experience with her dad's Alzheimer's disease and capturing precious...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Advocating For Your Loved One...When is it a good time to speak up for your loved one? We should try to leave them speak for themselves as much as possible. It makes them feel...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
6 Tips to Help Manage Resistance During Dressing Tasks...Growing up, my mom and dad were the ones who instilled in me the importance of hygiene. My mom and dad always made sure I had clean clothes. They spent...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Help with my mum...This morning, I greeted my mother, and she seemed unsure about how she was feeling. As we discussed breakfast, she couldn't recall if she had eaten. I reassured her and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAssisted Living
