Living Day to Day...My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a little over a year ago but I noticed symptoms since mid 2017 when he got...reactions2comments
Sensory Overload...I can no longer shop like a normal person. But I wanted to share with you a little what it's like if...reactions4comments
Family...My mom had Alzheimer's. I was her main caretaker, even though I had some help from my dad. It was a slow...reactions1comment
My Loving Mom...My mom is in the memory ward at an assisted living facility. She is in the early moderate stage. Mom has a...reactions12comments
Mom's Alzheimer's Progression...My mom is 87 with Alzheimer's and she is on week 4 of being at her memory care facility. This was one...reactions5comments
Missing My Mom...My mom is gone. The smart, vibrant, strong woman who raised five kids and did some of the toughest nursing a person...reactions13comments
My 96 Year Old Mother is Now in the Terrible 2's...I understand that mom is unable to control her actions and I try to control my reactions but mother is in the...reactions6comments
Husband's Caregiver...When my husband was first diagnosed, I knew I would need some time for myself. Our two dogs like to go with...reactions1comment
The "D" Word...Our house hunt has been long. All the people who hated their houses decided it was prime time to sell, and I...reactions2comments
Idle Hands: Calming the Chaos with Distractions...If you’re a caregiver, chances are good that you are familiar with that old “idle hands” saying. Whenever Daddy was hospitalized, he...reactions5comments
Tackling Daily Tasks with the Help of In-Home Care...My grandma moved into an assisted living facility just over a year ago. It hasn't all been smooth, but it's been helpful...reactionscomments
Meal Preparation with Alzheimer's...A month or two ago, a friend shared a delightful peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe - seriously, they're the best. While...reactions3comments
Top Articles of 2021: Readers' Choice...With each year we encounter amazing people with amazing stories who share them openly and honestly. To commemorate the successes and learnings...reactionscomments
Obsessions, Observations, and Broken Records...Mom has been diagnosed with dementia for a few years now. She has always been observant. She was the original "Squirrel!" person...reactionscomments
What Do You Fear Most About Alzheimer's?...From the moment we first recognize the symptoms in ourselves or our loved ones, it's difficult not to fear what lies ahead...reactionscomments
As the Caregiver Moves On...Dad passed away from Alzheimer's disease in 2018. Saying it was a horrible time is an understatement. Time has healed some of...reactions2comments
Encouragement for the Weary Caregiver...I like the way Olympic marathoner Joan Benoit Samuelson refers to two big parts of her life. B.C. and A.D.: before children...reactionscomments
Take Your Time, Caregivers...Picture it. 1990-something. The humid Tennessee classroom buzzes as a metal box pretends to cool and agitate the sticky air. A 9th...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
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