How do I keep my spouse from obsessing?...My husband has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular impairment. He’s been obsessing on our taxes and keeps wanting to go through...reactions5repliesCaregiving
My spouse is becoming increasingly difficult for me to control ...Control...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Trending Caregiver Practices for Self-Care...Are you a family caregiver who is feeling mentally and physically drained lately? Taking care of a family member can be challenging...reactions2comments
Fun with Art...Once upon a time, my sweet student was really mad. She said her daughter wouldn't let her buy a house she liked...reactions3comments
In America survey: Help others understand the impact of Alzheimer's disease...The In America survey is now closed To better understand the patient and caregiver experience and realities of Alzheimer's disease, we are...reactions2repliesAwareness
Fill in the blank: The most frequent question I get from others about Alzheimer’s is __________....We posted this fill-in-the-blank prompt on our Facebook page, so we wanted to see what answers we got here in our forums...reactions6repliesCaregiving
Do you have any tips for attachment to stuffed animals?...My mom has a stuffed animal that she thinks is real, which is fine. The problem is, she thinks it’s a baby...reactions3replies
My World With Alzheimer's: A Trip to the Grocery Store...People ask me what it is like to live with Alzheimer's. My common response is, "I have good days and bad days."...reactions1comment
Looming Like a Hurricane, the Unstoppable Force of Alzheimer's...The winds swept over New Orleans in the summer of 2005 like a hurricane. In fact, it was a Category 3 hurricane...reactionscomments
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
