Finding Balance in Life as a Caregiver...They say you can't pour from an empty cup, and that's definitely true in my life as a caregiver. It's so important...reactionscomments
iGiver...My husband gave a talk to our group of international students with the illustration of how many things our cell phones replace...reactionscomments
Where Did That Thing Come From?...My grandma greeted us at the door to her apartment and as we entered, my mom commented on the lovely poinsettia on...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Best Laid Plans...It's like an old western movie where the guy crumples up and groans, "Ya got me!" We have been keeping mom practically...reactionscomments
Picking Up the Puzzle Pieces: My Alzheimer's Community...My journey with Alzheimer’s has been going on for all of my adult life, spanning more than 15 years. While it is...reactionscomments
Creating Boundaries to Thrive...Can I bring up something a little controversial? I want to chat about boundaries. So often they get a bad rap. If...reactions2comments
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
Ironman Dan: Battling Early-Onset Alzheimer's...The editorial team at AlzheimersDisease.net is highlighting people in the Alzheimer's community and their journeys in a series of Instagram interviews. We...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
The Secret Sauce of Caregiving: 5 Tips You Can Use Today...Let's set the record straight, shall we? Caregiving life isn't butterflies and rainbows all the time. There, I said it! Don't get...reactionscomments
Finding Joy in the Alzheimer’s Storm..."Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain." Have you guys ever heard...reactions2comments
The Weight of Past Memories...We have recently completed a move that has been in the works for over a year. We have boxes upon boxes that...reactionscomments
Alzheimer’s Disease is No Party...The task or mission of caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease is daunting and consuming. It's a lot like caring for a...reactions1comment
Becoming an Expert on Your Loved One with Alzheimer's...At times during my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I felt ashamed for not knowing more about the disease. I didn't understand all of...reactionscomments
My Name is Amy But I Identify as an Incidental Caregiver...As a professional in the field of Alzheimer's and related dementia disorders for over 30 years, of course, I am very familiar...reactions1comment
Using Music Therapy for Those Living with Alzheimer's...I think we can all agree that music is something everyone can enjoy! It can be an effective tool in connecting with...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Caregiver Expectations vs the Emotional Reality...I know what you're thinking. You imagine the days as a full-time caregiver for your loved one with dementia (LOWD) are all...reactionscomments
What in the World is She Thinking?!...My mom has been living with her diagnoses of dementia and probable Alzheimer's Disease for a few years now. I have become...reactions1comment
The Surprising Gift of Raising Kids While Caregiving...When I was a kid, I pictured my future 34-year-old self as taller and hopefully more confident, working my dream job, and...reactionscomments
