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
Television Caregiving, Is This Okay?...I remember when my children were very young. One of my constant concerns was centered around the idea of keeping them entertained...reactionscomments
Accepting Caregiving Help From My Kids...My husband and I have been married for over 30 years. When you say your I do's, you can't imagine what your...reactionscomments
How Much Does Alzheimer's Care Cost?...Care for any medical condition can be costly. For Alzheimer's disease, the cost of care may be especially concerning. Depending on the...
What Are Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Medicaid and Medicare?...Medicaid and Medicare are two separate government-run programs in the United States. They provide insurance coverage for people who meet specific criteria...reactionscomments
Amy Grantham...Amy Grantham’s first dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease came as she watched the mental and physical decline of her grandmother. Like...
Making the Most of Alzheimer's Caregiving at Home...Caring for someone you love who has Alzheimer's is a big step that can be both rewarding and challenging. There are many...reactionscomments
Talked to Differently After Diagnosis...The people I have been close to want so badly to make my diagnosis go away. They say things like, “Oh, I...reactions25comments
Conservatorships and Dementia...You've likely heard of the term "conservatorship," maybe from the Britney Spears scandal that started in the late 2000s when she was...reactions1comment
Kelsey Ramos-Conroy...Kelsey Ramos-Conroy is a writer and community manager based in Utah. She graduated from UCLA and worked at the Los Angeles Times...
Editorial Team...The Editorial Team works with its Medical Review Board and experienced medical writers to provide Health Union's Community Team with reliable, easy-to-understand...
Please Don't Talk About My Loved One in Front of My Loved One...One time during my mom's journey with Alzheimer's, I helped my dad take her to a family party. I was sitting on...reactionscomments
Unrecognizable: Who Are You?...Alzheimer's is a very sad disease. It is sad for the person with it and all the loss that accompanies it. It...reactionscomments
Who Are You? (Part Two)...It is so painful to watch your loved one leave you. Even more so when you have been married for over 60...reactionscomments
