Dementia Unplugged™: ARTFul Insights™...In 2020, the Dementia Society of America® expanded its long-standing Dementia Unplugged™ programming to include its ARTFul Insights™ initiative, funding the exceptional ARTZ Philadelphia team to plan and produce it...reactionscomments
"Are You Coming to the Activity?"...After my grandma moved to the supportive housing complex she now lives in, we had high hopes that she would get out more and have different people around. This has...reactionscomments
Active 6 days agoWhat factors did you consider when making memory care decisions? ...For those of you who have placed your LO in Memory Care, what were the factors you looked at in making that decision?...reactions27repliesAssisted Living
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions6repliesCaregiving
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2repliesCaregivingTips & 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...reactionscomments
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?...reactions4repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionsrepliesEnd 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...reactions6comments
