Alzheimer's Book Club: "We Are the Brennans"...I took a rest day recently to dive into a book that had been sitting on my book shelf for longer than...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions5repliesCaregivingCopingAwareness
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...reactionscomments
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...
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...reactions27repliesTips & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...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...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...reactions14repliesCaregivingResources
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...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...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...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...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...reactions15repliesCopingFriends & 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...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...reactions3repliesCopingDepressionTips & AdvicePatient
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...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...reactions2comments
