Support Groups for Caregivers...Being a caregiver can take a lot of energy, especially for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Caregivers face not only the...
It's Not My Loved One, It’s Al...As a journalist and a book nerd, I read a lot. Add in anything regarding brain science and Alzheimer's and you surely...reactions1comment
Song I wrote “I’ll Carry You”...I worked on an Alzheimer’s unit and found it very rewarding. I found love and compassion was the key to understanding. I...reactions10comments
How Do We Get Through This?...I saw my neurologist today, and he ordered a PET scan. It has been about a year since I had the 1st...reactions3comments
Sensory Self-Care for Caregivers...My day-to-day looked really different for 12 years of my adult life as a caregiver to my mom who passed in February...reactions6comments
Vacations and Alzheimer's?...Our kids are grown up. We have our house in order. Nothing seems to be leaking or falling over. We have a...reactions1comment
Football and Benchmarking Our Alzheimer's Journey...Recently, the New Orleans Saints lost another game in a disappointing year. Tom Brady and his band of Tampa Bay Buccaneers had...reactions1comment
Driving With Alzheimer's 101: Is It Time to Hand Over the Keys?...There are many factors to consider while trying to decide about a loved one with Alzheimer's continuing to drive. Besides the actual...reactions5comments
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's...Have you ever tried to prepare yourself for what you thought was the inevitable next big decline for your loved one only...reactions8comments
Dressing Strategies for Alzheimer's, Part 1: Below the Belt...A toddler is limp and limber and, although squirmy at times, much easier to dress than an adult. As my husband's Alzheimer's...reactionscomments
Dressing Strategies for Alzheimer's, Part 2: Above the Belt...I've found that shirts can be a struggle, but some shirts make life easier. There are tricks to guiding heavy arms rather than...reactionscomments
Just Diagnosed with Alzheimer's? Questions to Ask Your Doctor...While an Alzheimer's diagnosis can be overwhelming, taking control of your care or the care of your loved one is crucial. The...reactionscomments
Doctor Appointments: 5 Pro Tips for Dementia Caregivers...Any caregiver can probably share a story about working with a great doctor and a not-so-great one. I think some caregivers start...reactionscomments
An Alzheimer's Diagnosis Doesn't Have to Be a Life Sentence...I will never forget the day my mom was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. She had been showing signs for at least...reactions7comments
Dealing with Loss: The Denial of a Dementia Diagnosis...I don't usually tell people this, but you won't spill it, right? Ok, so here goes... I refused to accept my mom's...reactionscomments
Coping with Early Symptoms of Alzheimer's: Who's on First?...My mom has been a sports fan her whole life. She played basketball when girls' offense and defense just played on half...reactionscomments
Coping with Ambiguous Loss Caused by Alzheimer's...Has your loved one with Alzheimer's changed so much that you barely recognize them anymore? Is it hard to reconcile the person...reactionscomments
Coping With a Year of 'Firsts' After a Loved One Passes From Alzheimer's...If you have recently lost your loved one who had Alzheimer's disease, first let me say I am so sorry for your...reactions1comment
The Tricky Stages of Alzheimer's: Coping with Behavioral Symptoms...I remember the first time we went to the neurologist and listened to the doctor explain what mom was recently diagnosed with...reactions2comments
Comparing Your Alzheimer's Journey to Someone Else's...When someone you love has Alzheimer's, it can be a very isolating and lonely journey. It is often helpful to connect with...reactionscomments
