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...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...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...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life of a Dementia Caregiver...I have a planner that I try to keep a log of my caregiving duties. I started this because I was so...reactions1comment
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
"Ask Me Anything!" - Your Questions, answered by our Health Leaders!...On November 15th, we hosted an IG Live “Ask Me Anything” event! This was an opportunity to show the hearts behind AlzheimersDisease.net...reactions22repliesTips & Advice
