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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2repliesCaregivingTips & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Cherishing Memories: Memory Books for Alzheimer's Patients...I first learned about the positive benefits of using a memory book while pursuing my degree as an occupational therapist in college. I then used my skills to make and...reactions3comments
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...reactions6repliesCaregiving
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
Will I get dementia?...My oldest sister died October 25 from dementia. Now it is me and my middle sister left. Wondering what the chances are of us getting dementia?...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Add It to the List: Self-Care...Every day, caregivers attempt to complete a long list of tasks: meals, laundry, hygiene, and more. All of this is usually just for their loved ones. Trying to fit in...reactions8comments
My mum refuses to go to the doctor; how can I get her to go?...I am wondering if anyone can help? My mum is 82 and refuses to go to the doctors, for anything. I did a course on dementia awareness as I know...reactions4repliesCaregivingCopingDiagnosis
Firearm Safety and Dementia...If you or a loved one has Alzheimer's or dementia, you may have considered safety issues. These include driving and changes to the home. But have you thought about gun...reactions5comments
Caregiver Tips: The Case for Oral Hygiene...From an early age, we're told to brush our teeth twice a day to prevent cavities. Then when we get a bit older, floss and mouthwash are added in! Let's...reactionscomments
