Alzheimer’s and Incontinence: Strategies for Families and Caregivers...When you care for or support someone with Alzheimer’s disease and incontinence, you may have questions. You may wonder how to manage...
Kristin Martin...Kristin was previously a health leader on AlzheimersDisease.net. Kristin brings a different aspect to the Alzheimer’s community. When it comes to this...
Caregiving: A True Act of Love...Much has been written, sung, photographed, filmed, orated about the beautiful word "love." People love pizza, television shows, sports teams, vacation destinations...reactions1comment
Retaining Dignity in Final Stages of Alzheimer's: Managing Mealtime...The final stage of Alzheimer's often brings a decline in eating and activity. It is not uncommon for those who have been...reactions1comment
Managing Daily Tasks as Alzheimer's Progresses...A number of years ago we really started to notice that Mom was having a more difficult time starting and completing daily...reactions4comments
Making Sense of Legal and Financial Jargon in Dementia Care...When we're wading through the complicated legal and financial paperwork for our loved one with dementia, there is so much jargon. Making...reactions1comment
Maintaining Dignity Throughout the Progression of Alzheimer's...Have you ever thought about giving your loved one dignity in their care? As they progress in the stages of Alzheimer's, how...reactionscomments
A Beginner’s Guide to Legal Terms in Dementia Care...Wills, power of attorney, guardianship - I thought I knew most all there was to know about these legal matters - after...reactionscomments
The Many Layers of Grief When a Loved One Has Alzheimer's...At the beginning of my mom's battle with Alzheimer's, I felt like a crazy person. My mood was so up and down...reactions3comments
Celebrating Awareness Month: Faces of Alzheimer's...Every June, the spotlight is put on Alzheimer's awareness. However, we know that whether you are living with Alzheimer's disease or caring...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Isolation That Follows an Alzheimer's Diagnosis...It is common for people living with Alzheimer's disease to feel alone in their journey. The symptoms are hard to bear, and...reactionscomments
Living with Alzheimer's and Its Impact on My Mental Health...You read a lot in the media these days about mental health. Athletes are taking time away from their game to focus...reactionscomments
How to Keep a Loved One With Alzheimer's in Bed at Night...Sundown can so often be a problematic time for people with Alzheimer's. As darkness sets in, their confusion may increase, and along...reactions6comments
How to Enjoy the Holiday Season When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer's...I have never been more stressed out around the holidays than when my mom lived with Alzheimer's. Everything felt completely overwhelming. I...reactions2comments
Home Care and Home Health Aides in Middle Stage Alzheimer's...As your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses from the early stages to the middle stages, you may notice that they require a lot...reactions3comments
The Connection Between Head Injury, Brain Injury, and Alzheimer's...Everyone touched by Alzheimer's, whether it's directly or by virtue of having a loved one with it, knows that Alzheimer's is a...reactionscomments
Gifting Tips for Loved Ones Living with Alzheimer's...It's the most wonderful time of the year again! The holidays are near and whether you have a loved one who is...reactions2comments
How To Free Your Mind of Worry When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer's...There were many times when my mom was living with Alzheimer's that I would find myself in a never-ending spiral of worry...reactions3comments
When Is It Time to Go to the Doctor?...Getting an Alzheimer's diagnosis isn't easy no matter what your age, but especially when you are under the age of 65. I...reactionscomments
When the Day Finally Arrived, It Was a Family Affair...I always felt that there was a chance that my father would wander away, but never as far as he did. Dad...reactions1comment
