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...When I was first told my mom had dementia, I was scared. All of the information I found online was so negative and, frankly, just depressing. I didn't know what...

...My mom has been living with us for almost 10 years - it's hard to believe as I write this. Where does the time go? My dad died in November...

...This one snuck up on me. I did not read Bittersweet by Susan Cain with the intention of writing this post. It was a connection I discovered while devouring this...

...Since my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2010, I have met many other adult children who have a parent with the disease. Those who are only children often express...

...Medicaid and Medicare are two separate government-run programs in the United States. They provide insurance coverage for people who meet specific criteria. Any form of fraud, waste, and abuse of...

...There were many times when my mom was living with Alzheimer's that I would find myself in a never-ending spiral of worry. I would start thinking about how things might...

...Patience is vital when dealing with a loved one's progressing symptoms of Alzheimer's. Here are some tips on how you can practice patience while still being kind and understanding. Doing...

...My mom has been living with her diagnoses of dementia and probable Alzheimer's Disease for a few years now. I have become more acutely aware, even hyper-aware, of changes in...

...Would you call Alzheimer's disease a mental or physical disorder? If you had to choose a descriptor, which one would you choose? All too often, those with mental illness are...

...A couple of months ago, I was not shocked when I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I had known something was not right for quite a while. Little things like paying...

..."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...

...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...

...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!)...

...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...