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 to manage your condition. However, there are other...
"We Are Home": Responding to a Loved One's Request to Go Home...Have you ever been at home with your loved one who has Alzheimer's when they tell you they want to go home? My mom used to say this whenever I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Scott Matheny...Scott has a front-row seat to Alzheimer's Disease as he helps care for his wonderful mother-in-law, Mattie. As a California native who has spent most of his life in New...
Looking for caregiver...My husband has long term care how Can I looking for a cargiver...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesResourcesCaregiving
Making the Holidays Dementia-Friendly...The holiday season is full of joy for many but can present extra difficulties for people living with dementia. What used to be enjoyable for your loved one might now...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Caring For My Husband With Early-Onset Alzheimer's...My husband just turned 60. He was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's dementia at the age of 54. I am his full-time caregiver. I still try to work a full-time job...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Be Careful What You Wish For...I have heard them called "surgery prayers." Those are the prayers you pray for patience or resilience or to lose weight or get in shape. They usually require a change...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Navigating With Humor: “Maybe Your Brain Just Didn’t Update That File”...Today as we were leaving my grandma's after putting up some new hummingbird decals on her window, I glanced down at her empty plant stand to find a tiny Minnie...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Day in the Life of a Dementia Caregiver...I have a planner that I try to keep a log of my caregiving duties. I started this because I was so surprised by the sheer number of minutes and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Mindfulness Practices for the Millennial Caregiver...They say nothing is 100 percent... But I am 100 percent certain I can reduce your overall stress level with just a few simple changes. I've been a millennial caregiver...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Late Stage Decline - Mom Won't Get Proper Help for Dad...This is gonna be a long one. Partially venting. Sorry. My dad has had Alzheimers for 11 years, since he was diagnosed at the age of 62. In more recent...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
How to Assist Your Loved One With Eating a Meal...A common issue many caregivers face is getting their loved ones to eat. There may come a time when your loved one cannot eat on their own anymore, and you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Step by Step...They say that the mind living with Alzheimer's disease is like having a zipper that has missing teeth. You can zip it up fine where all the teeth are intact...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Cherishing Memories: Memory Books for Alzheimer's Patients...I first learned about the positive benefits of using a memory book when I was in college pursuing my degree as an occupational therapist. I then used my skills to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dementia - Ideas for getting out of the house?...I just started taking care of an 87 yo lady and her kids said she has dementia. For 7 years I've taken care of Alzheimer's patients. This lady can do...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCaregiving
Talking To Teenagers About Alzheimer’s...When I was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, my first thought was of my kids. I was surprisingly calm when I was diagnosed because I already knew. My mother...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Husband is a Stranger...It all started in earnest the day my husband went missing. He had gone alone downtown to run an errand and didn’t return. I called the sheriff after five hours...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Get What You Can, Can What You Get, Then Sit On Your Can...This is an odd life philosophy, and at first, glance sounds greedy, but I suppose I am greedy for time with my mother. Mom has been living with us since...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Caregiving Is Only a Season of Your Life...When I was caring for my mom, who had Alzheimer's, I would sometimes get angry and resentful for having to put my life on hold for so long. I was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
