Where Do We Go From Here?...I am caring for my 83-year-old mother in our home. I feel funny saying it that way. She, my husband, and I just bought a house together. She is my...reactions1comment
Reach Across the Valley to Where They Are Now...There are times when I've gotten lost in heartbreak. You know the heartbreak to which I'm referring, the long goodbye, mourning those memories we've lost, and grieving the moments you...reactions1comment
Party... Panic?...My grandma has recently started getting home care, where health care aides come and remind her to take her pills and help her shower twice a week. It was something...reactions1comment
Mental Health Awareness ...Living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease is filled with difficulties. Many face a range of physical, emotional, and practical challenges. What do you do to prioritize your...reactions7replies
4 Easy Ways to Practice Gratitude TODAY!...Imagine this: you are at an event, and it's that time again! Time to roll out your gratitude list and give credit where credit is due. "First of all, I...reactions2comments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make...
Ways to Cope When Caregiving Gets Tough...Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's is a grind. The grueling physical needs and emotional grief on top of the rest of life's demands can all wear down a...reactionscomments
This Is Us - This Is Me...As a person living with Alzheimer's disease, I don't watch television much. I have a hard time following the story and remembering things from week to week. But, there are a few...reactions1comment
Palliative Care Versus Hospice Care...Palliative care often gets confused with hospice care. While they provide similar services, they are quite different from one another. Palliative care is specialized medical care that aims to reduce...reactions2comments
Something I'm Learning...Do you remember learning to ride a bike? I was terrified, and it took me ages. But I doubt any of us learned without a few scary moments and at...reactionscomments
What hacks or tips do you have for caregivers?...Do you have any tips for helping a loved one with daily tasks as their Alzheimer’s disease progresses?...reactions16repliesTips & Advice
Words matter....What does it mean to you to be a caregiver vs. a care partner? We'd love to hear your thoughts!...reactions4repliesCaregiving
Watch Your Language...I love words. Why do we say what we say? What do our words really mean? They can reveal a lot about what's in our hearts and shape what's in...reactionscomments
Lessons Learned from Meditating and a Purple Plant...There is this purple plant on my living room window sill. My cousin gave her to me. She's her grandfather's daughter, specifically with her green thumb. The only person I've...reactions1comment
AlzheimersDisease.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on ALZHEIMERSDISEASE.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article...reactionscomments
3 Subtle Signs of Denial You Might Not Notice...Ok, so here's the thing: Denial can be tricky to deal with. The reason being is it's not always easy to identify, and it can be even more difficult to...reactions4comments
Home health assisting...Is there anyone in the HUNTSVILLE, AL area that you have used to help care for an Alzheimer patient of 2 yrs?...reactions2repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Cognitive Reserve - What Is It?...One of the concepts discussed in recent Alzheimer's disease research is cognitive reserve. If you have read about cognitive reserve, you may have wondered what it is. And what does...reactions1comment
Erasing the Stigma of Alzheimer's Disease...When I was 12 years old, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had to have surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, all while continuing to manage her household and raise...reactions3comments
Maintaining Dignity Throughout the Progression of Alzheimer's...Have you ever thought about giving your loved one dignity in their care? As they progress in the stages of Alzheimer's, how often do you apply respect and honor? This...reactionscomments