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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions14repliesResourcesCaregiving
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions15repliesNewly DiagnosedFriends & FamilyCoping
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3repliesCopingTips & AdvicePatientDepression
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions15repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions9comments
'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...reactionsrepliesCaregivingCopingTips & 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...reactions10comments
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...reactionscomments
