The Time Traveler's Daughter..."It's your turn tonight," my son says to my mother. She gently smiles and immediately closes her eyes as we all clasp hands in patient anticipation. Praying before dinner has...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When Dementia Affects Driving...I have always personally equated my driving privilege with my independence. Quite honestly, many of you reading this may also feel the same way. Driving in some locations is a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Remembering your loved one...To commemorate the love and life of your loved one who passed from Alzheimer's disease, share with the community one memory you continue to hold dear to your heart....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFriends & FamilyGrief Coping
Play Ball! And Have a Chat...I enjoy watching sports... Socially. I can't tell you too many stats or facts about the teams I watch; unless it's the 41-33 score of Super Bowl 52 (go, Birds!)...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ask the Advocate: Joy and Purpose Despite Alzheimer's...All too often, an Alzheimer's diagnosis leaves a person feeling isolated, alone, and scared. Our health leaders considered the question, "What if Alzheimer's disease was treated like any other chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Adult Day Center: Interview with Activities Director, Gail...As much as we all enjoy a day on the sofa binge-watching a season or two of a show, it's probably not really the ideal way to spend all of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Coping with the Fear of Getting Alzheimer's Myself Someday...Has this ever happened to you? You're in the middle of a conversation with someone when you suddenly forget what you were about to say. You start searching for the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Take Care of Your Mental Health Every Day...Everyone knows the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle by eating right, exercising regularly, and saving for the future. What many people don't realize, however, is that mental health is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Advocating at the Doctor’s Office...My mom is in the early stages of dementia but she has been accompanied by family members at doctor appointments for the past five years. The fast pace of medical...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Deep Breath: Just Make the Ask...Asking people for money is hard. It's rarely something that you want to do. And it's even harder when you don't have a tangible thing to hand people after the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What do you fear most when it comes to Alzheimer's disease?...An Alzheimer's diagnosis can be overwhelming - not only for the person but for family and friends. Our community shared their insight on what they worry about the most when...Reactions0reactionsComments43 repliesGenetics/Hereditary RiskCopingCaregiving
Dementia is NOT a Dirty Word...Dementia is not a dirty word, but there sure is a lot of stigma around it! Too often, the stigma around dementia prevents people from speaking openly about the challenges...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Holly Miller...Holly is a wife and mother of 3, grandmother to 1. She was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, and continues to live close by in the outskirts of...
Managing Expectations of Yourself When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer's...Do you ever find yourself beating yourself up for not being able to accomplish as much as you did before your loved one was diagnosed with Alzheimer's? Do you ever...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New here - How can we make this situation easier?...Hey guys. Was just looking for any advice you might have to help me and my boyfriend and his dad who seems to have dementia. We don't have a diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Getting my LO to agree to move to a care facility...A community member recently wrote in and asked: My LO is very resistant to the idea of moving into an assisted living home. He has visited a few of them...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Suggestions for eating?...We asked our Facebook community what suggestions they have for when a loved one doesn't want to eat. Here is what they shared... do you have any suggestions to add?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & NutritionTips & AdviceCaregiving
Hi, I'm A Millennial Caregiver...I recently attended a local caregiver conference and had my three-year-old son in tow. As I looked around the room, I felt camaraderie and separation from the people around me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Your Grief Does Not Mean You're Not Grateful...Have you ever felt sad about what you have lost to Alzheimer's and then immediately felt guilty for not being grateful for what you still have? When my mom was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Slow……then very fast memory loss, symptoms....My father, for a couple years has lost time, places and daily memories. He could not remember meds, eating where, what and when. Then one day, he changed suddenly. He...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
