Dressing Strategies for Alzheimer's, Part 2: Above the Belt...I've found that shirts can be a struggle, but some shirts make life easier. There are tricks to guiding heavy arms rather than pushing and twisting and battling. Let's start from...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Excursion Around Town with a Loved One...Mom has become quite the homebody. I try to get her to walk around and get her steps in. She is resistant. Getting her to go to Walmart for Cooper...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have you experienced placing a spouse in assisted living?...Hi, unfortunately the time has come to put my husband in an Assisted Living Place. It is such a hard decision, and I'm trying to figure out what is the...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesAssisted LivingTips & Advice
Letting Go of Who My Mom Was...One of the challenges of caregiving is letting go of who my mom has been and making space for who she is now. Alzheimer's disease can change personality, behaviors, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Does 'Shameless' Depict Alcohol-Induced Dementia?...The television show "Shameless" has long been one that I enjoy, the U.S. version that is, though I am curious about the UK one. I watched it every Sunday when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Home Care in Early-Stage Alzheimer's...Have you been considering looking into home care for your loved one with Alzheimer's, but you aren't sure what that actually looks like? Is your loved one still in the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dressing Strategies for Alzheimer's, Part 1: Below the Belt...A toddler is limp and limber and, although squirmy at times, much easier to dress than an adult. As my husband's Alzheimer's disease progresses, new dressing strategies and techniques have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Letting Go: The Idea of Doing Enough for Your Loved One with Alzheimer's...How many times have you asked yourself if you are doing enough for your loved one? And how many of those times have you answered no and then proceeded to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Living with Alzheimer's and Its Impact on My Mental Health...You read a lot in the media these days about mental health. Athletes are taking time away from their game to focus on their mental health. Business people are taking...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling your feelings about regulatory decisions...After yesterday's announcement by CMS regarding coverage of an Alzheimer's therapy (link to the article below), there's likely to be a lot of feelings. For me, I'm frustrated that we're...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
A Beginner’s Guide to Legal Terms in Dementia Care...Wills, power of attorney, guardianship - I thought I knew most all there was to know about these legal matters - after all, I've watched my fair share of legal...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You Can Rewrite Your Own Story...In the story of my life, I've always felt like I was living one of failure, followed by redemption. It started with a profession in fashion with a new promotion...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Making Sense of Legal and Financial Jargon in Dementia Care...When we're wading through the complicated legal and financial paperwork for our loved one with dementia, there is so much jargon. Making sense of all the pieces of dementia care...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Feeling Alone Amongst Your Peers? Find a Support Group...I was in my late 20s when my Dad was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. As the oldest of 3, this meant my youngest sibling was barely out of college...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Overthinking Your Decisions as an Alzheimer's Caregiver...When it comes to making decisions about your loved one's care - there's a lot to think about. You want to make sure you are doing what's best for your...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Power of Gratitude: What it Means and Why it Matters to You...Gratitude is more than simply saying "thank you." Gratitude has amazing powers and the ability to shift us from focusing on the negative to appreciating the positive. As a caregiver...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Are You Doing?...This question is so different from "How are you?" When people come up to me and ask "How are you doing?" I think they really want to know versus when...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Gifting Tips for Loved Ones Living with Alzheimer's...It's the most wonderful time of the year again! The holidays are near and whether you have a loved one who is living with Alzheimer's disease or not, it can...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Occupational Therapy in Mid-Stage Alzheimer's Disease...A study was done to test the quality of life of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, prior to and after an occupational therapy intervention in mid-stage Alzheimer's...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Many Layers of Grief When a Loved One Has Alzheimer's...At the beginning of my mom's battle with Alzheimer's, I felt like a crazy person. My mood was so up and down. I cried all the time over the littlest...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments