Resilience is the Name of the Game...I'm a big Brene Brown fan. If you haven't checked her out, she's a shame researcher and author of several books that help people to live full, authentic lives. One...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Have you had to manage your own chronic illness while also being a caregiver?...Hello my AlzheimersDisease.net family. I recently wrote an article discussing my journey as a caretaker for both parents with the Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis. I was the main caregiver and also...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCaregiving
Disappearing, a poem...You are right here in front of me. But you are disappearing; You call it living in a fog, I cannot stop my eyes from tearing. At first it was...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Experience Managing a Chronic Condition While Caregiving...I was a caregiver to both of my parents, who had Alzheimer's and other medical conditions. My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease right around the time I was diagnosed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Moving On: The Transition from Assisted to Supportive Living...Aging in place is a phrase we hear often. While we often hear it in reference to people being able to stay in their homes as they age, my friend...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Joy of Caregiving: Refueling My Passion After a Decade...After caring for my mom for more than 10 years, I've learned some surprising things about caregiving. I have found that if you can focus on the positive aspects of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Until You Live It...Until you live it... You cannot know... The breaking of my heart... I am trying not to show. Until you live it... Don’t judge or give your take... For I...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
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 mechanics of driving, there are legal issues as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating Dementia-Related Behaviors at an Event...At some point, everyone has felt stress about attending a social event: Where is it? Who will be there? What am I going to talk about? For people with Alzheimer's...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How do you manage your loved one's agitation?...What to you do when they become agitated with computer games and starts yelling and cursing at the tv as if they were in the room. Desperate to talk to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Embracing Humor, Even When It's Tricky!...Humor can be a tricky concept. We all enjoy our own brands of humor, but humor is also very abstract and changes with us as we go through different stages...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How do you handle life with lack of sleep?...It's tough enough to get good sleep with my own maladies, how can I expect to function well with my loved one keeping me up?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Living in the Dark...Living in the Dark He moves from room to room, Around in circles he goes. Searching for this or that, Like some tormented soul. Dog treats in the coffeemaker, Papers...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How Do I Connect With Others Affected by Alzheimer's Disease?...Navigating life with or caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease can be overwhelming. This can be an incredibly isolating disease, and it is hard to know where to turn when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Benefits of Home Hospice Care for Family Caregivers...It can be difficult to know what the best option is when a loved one (LO) is diagnosed with a terminal illness. It’s often overwhelming and hard to make decisions...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have you had experience with, or considered, utilizing home hospice care? ...Home hospice care can be a compassionate option to help someone who is living their last days to be in the comfort of their own home. We'd love to hear...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesEnd of Life Care
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 with it, their feelings of agitation and aggression...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Speech therapy...Is there any value in speech therapy? I've heard that it doesn't really do any good. I would like to know if anyone has seen any benefit for their loved...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
Driving With Alzheimer's 101...I have Alzheimer's, and I still drive. I told my husband when I was diagnosed that if I encountered problems driving, I would tell him. Did I do that? Maybe...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Seeking spousal caregivers for a research project ...Hello there! I am posting on this page today because I am requesting participation in a research study I am conducting in partial fulfilment for my doctoral (PsyD) degree. In...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
