What's the Best Approach to Communication?...People sometimes come up to me and ask for advice on the best way to communicate with someone in the later stages...reactions6comments
How to Start the Search for a Senior Home...Moving into a senior home is a big decision for everyone. And for those living with dementia, the need for a transition...reactionscomments
Interview With Nia: Living With Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease...For this article, we interviewed Anitra Mostacero, aka Nia Mo. Nia is an AlzheimersDisease.net community member. She spends much of her time...reactions1comment
Sleep Issues with Alzheimer's: What Time Is It?...Since sometime around February or March last year, time lost most of its meaning. For many of us, our schedules went out...reactionscomments
Signs You May be Suffering from Caregiver Burnout...Being a caregiver to those who have dementia and Alzheimer's disease is an extremely emotional task, specifically for a loved one, of...reactions5comments
5 Ways for Setting Boundaries in Caregiving...In the early stages of Alzheimer's, it can be difficult to set limits with your loved one. But as their condition progresses...reactions6comments
Reading, Writing and 'Rithmetic...When I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's I was the director of a two-thousand-seat performing arts center. That job entailed a lot of hours...reactionscomments
Unplug and Reboot: How to Cope With Caregiver Burnout...I have worked in the computer lab of an elementary school for most of my 20 years in education. So, I have...reactionscomments
Preparations for the Holidays...Holidays can bring so much joy to family and friends — but for caregivers, it can also be a lot. Hosting or...reactionscomments
To B(ath)e or Not to B(ath)e?...The showerhead drenched my shirt as tried to coax my wife, Barbara, to stay under the water long enough to rinse out...reactions2comments
What You Wish People Knew About Alzheimer’s...Alzheimer's is a largely misunderstood diagnosis, for many different reasons. In large part, this is because it is not always discussed openly...reactions1comment
My New Alzheimer's Lifestyle...I will admit it - for most of my life I have been pretty selfish. I don't mean dangerously so, although you...reactionscomments
How to Talk to Your Grandkids About Alzheimer's...I was 13 years old when my Poppop was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I had no idea at the time, of course...reactionscomments
Becoming a Caregiver After Childhood Abuse...To make this short, I am 69 years old and was abused sexually by my father. I tried to tell my mother...reactions5comments
My Experience With ARTZ Philadelphia...This week I shared an "Art Experience" through ARTZ Philadelphia in conjunction with the Dementia Society of America. On the last Monday of...reactionscomments
God Helps Those Who Helps Themselves...Hi! I'm Carole, and I'm 70 yrs old; my husband and I retired to SWFL 9 yrs ago... For about 3yrs my...reactions3comments
Landing the Helicopter...What can I say? I'm protective. A helicopter parent is one who hovers over their kids' lives, ready to swoop in at...reactions2comments
5 Ways to Find Strength as a Family Caregiver for Someone With Alzheimer's...Being a family caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's can be an incredibly difficult and emotionally draining experience. It is important to remember...reactionscomments
Senescent Cells and Alzheimer's Disease...Aging is the main risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD). We do not yet know why aging makes people more vulnerable to...reactionscomments
Dementia, Diabetes, Hydrocephalus - Oh My!...Oh, if only we got to deal with one firestorm at a time, but disasters seem to come in 3s. Lions and...reactionscomments
