Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right...
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team...
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing...
Overcoming My Obstacles to Caregiving...In January of 2017 my youngest child turned 18 years old. I thought this would be the end of my caregiving responsibilities...reactions7comments
Caregiver Tips: What's in your Bag?...Ever since I was a teenager, I have carried a rather large pocketbook with me. With its ability to hold a range...reactions5comments
Bidet: Yea or Ney?...We have been trying to take advantage of technology around us to better care for my mom who lives with us and...reactionscomments
The Not-So-Obvious Symptoms of Alzheimer's...When we think about Alzheimer's symptoms, we often go straight to memory loss or cognitive issues. While these are hallmark features of...reactionscomments
Navigating Alzheimer's Caregiving: We Can Still Have Fun Together...No! That seems to be the operative word when you have a loved one with Alzheimer's disease living with you. No means...reactionscomments
Is AI the Future of Alzheimer's Diagnostics?...Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming part of healthcare decisions. AI-based algorithms can help diagnose and treat many medical conditions. They work...reactions1comment
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Alzheimer's Disease...Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and makes up 60-80 percent of dementia diagnoses. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Co-Caregiving: Helping My Wife Help Her Mom...I have picked up my game around the house and beyond. When you have an elderly mother-in-law with Alzheimer's disease and a...reactionscomments
Tips For Caregivers: How To Successfully Plan For More Self-Care Moments...As caregivers, we often put the needs of others before our own. While this is certainly admirable, it can also lead to...reactions3comments
Caregiving and Sharing Thanks...Like many, I've always gravitated toward helping others and providing guidance. So it was no surprise that I became a teacher. I'm...reactionscomments
Creatively Connecting with an Alzheimer's Patient...Sometimes I look into her eyes and wonder what she is thinking. I ask and get one-word answers or worse yet, something...reactions1comment
In-Home Physical Therapy for Mom...Mom has lost a lot of weight and walks really slowly and sometimes has trouble with her balance. I am concerned that...reactions1comment
A Husband's Sacrifice for His MIL's Well-Being...When my husband and I were making plans to marry and buy a house back in 2000, I told him "We can't...reactions4comments
The Importance of a Caregivers Health...Your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and you step up or are thrust into being their caregiver. Their health journey...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Disease: What We Can't See...Would you call Alzheimer's disease a mental or physical disorder? If you had to choose a descriptor, which one would you choose?...reactions1comment
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...
