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...reactions1comment
Home Care in Middle Stage...My husband loves people and is compulsive in his communication. When he had better thinking skills, he created a document of "His...reactions8comments
Battle Between the Head and the Heart...My husband has Alzheimer's and Lewy Bodies disease, and after our last visit with our Neurologist, placement was discussed. Just the thought...reactions9comments
Time Spent Together is Priceless...The changes were subtle at first and progressed to more forgetfulness over time. Things that used to come relatively easy for our...reactions6comments
Unlocking Your Intuitive Caregiving Powers...As family caregivers, we all have a natural ability to provide intuitive care. That means having confidence and trust in our own...reactionscomments
Caring for My Mom...We will get ready for bath talks, and they say, "No way, I'm just sitting and watching TV, I'm not dirty". "Me...reactions3comments
Shannon Simcox...Shannon is the event chair for the Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer's. In addition to promoting the event, she raises funds and...
Kathy Matheny...Kathy Matheny is world traveler, but a Southern Girl at heart. Her dad was career Army and took the family on assignment...
Choose Kindness..."In a world where you can be anything, be kind." This often-touted quote is one that resonates in many circumstances; it can...reactions1comment
Is There an End to Alzheimer's?...Alzheimer's is generally considered a chronic illness that progresses over time. It is also a fatal disease. Each person experiences the course...reactions1comment
Family Members Who Walk Away...Did you know... There are some who abandon their family members when a diagnosis of Alzheimer's is given? I was horrified when...reactions1comment
Mom Struggled With Decision-Making as a Caregiver...It is so easy to sit in judgment of the decisions others make - too easy. People try their best to do...reactions2comments
Alzheimer's Progression: Coping with Changes in Language...They say it's best to start at the beginning. That's what Glinda the good witch said anyway. My first experience with being...reactions2comments
What's the Story with Napping and Alzheimer's?...You hear one day that daytime naps are good for your health. Then, the next day, you hear that daytime naps are...reactionscomments
“This, I Promise”...This, I PromiseTo Frank,From, Catherine, with eternal love You are My Love, My Treasure for always, For it’s you I hold ever...reactions3comments
Just Keep Chopping: The Search for a Cure...One thing I love most about long summer days is their slowness; the ease with which the minute hand creeps around the...reactionscomments
Grief Can Look Different for Everyone...Losing someone you love can be one of the most difficult life events you will ever have to deal with. It can...reactionscomments
Eye Health and Alzheimer's: Navigating the Eye Doctor’s Office...Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. About 6.7 million people over the age of 65 in the United States...reactionscomments
How to Talk to Young Kids About Dementia...Raising children is an adventure filled with many conversations you never thought you'd have. In the past week alone, I've found myself...reactions3comments
Nikki Nurse...Nikki Nurse is a writer, wellness advocate, and former caregiver with 10+ years of practice, Nikki believes that real health and wellbeing...
