How do you show support for others who are coping with loss? ...When someone close to you is mourning, knowing how to support them can be hard. How do you like showing compassion when...reactions1replyCopingGrief Tips & Advice
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...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...reactionscomments
What 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...reactions29repliesAssisted 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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions3repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Embracing Humor With Alzheimer’s (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...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...reactions5repliesCaregivingTips & 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...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...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...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...reactions4repliesEnd of Life Care
